Get a prescription for Clindamycin online in Canada

Take it exactly as prescribed (dose and duration). Clindamycin is typically administered every 6, 8, or 12 hours, depending on the type of infection. Try to take it at the same time every day to maintain steady levels. Always ask your doctor regarding dosage instructions. 

Clindamycin is not the standard treatment for a bladder infection or UTI, as it does not target the bacteria that cause these infections. However, your doctor may recommend an alternative antibiotic for UTI treatment online. 

Clindamycin is contraindicated in individuals with:

• Hypersensitivity to preparations containing Clindamycin or Lincomycin
• History of colitis (because of high risk of developing Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea: CDAD)
• Liver or kidney disease
• Gastrointestinal disease
• Allergy to tartrazine (a yellow dye found in some medications), which may cause reactions, particularly in people sensitive to aspirin

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Always consult a doctor for medical advice before starting any new medicines or supplements.

Clindamycin 300 mg is typically prescribed orally as a capsule or tablet. The usual recommended dosage is one 300 mg dose every 6 to 8 hours.

Clindamycin typically starts to work within a few hours to 1-2 days, depending on the severity and type of bacterial infection. In some cases, like tooth infection or acne, patients might notice improvement in symptoms within the first few days of treatment. Always complete the antibiotic course to get complete relief from the infection.

In general, Clindamycin can stay in your system for approximately 24 hours after the last dose. It has a half-life of about 2.4 to 2.9 hours in adults with normal kidney function. It typically takes about five half-lives for a medication to be mostly eliminated from the body.

Take your medicine as soon as you remember. However, if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue the regular dosing schedule. Always take your medication on time for effective treatment.

While there is no direct interaction, it’s recommended to ask your provider before consuming alcohol during a severe infection. Taking the medicine with alcohol weakens your immune system. In some patients, it may cause side effects such as nausea and vomiting to worsen. Call your doctor immediately in such cases.

Yes, Clindamycin has an expiry date mentioned on the prescription label. It has a shelf life of one year after opening; after that, the medication may be ineffective for consumption. Do not save pills from your past illness and use them later on. If you accidentally take expired medicine, visit a nearby hospital or call the Poison Control Center.

Compared to most cephalosporins, Clindamycin covers a broader range of anaerobic bacteria but seldom affects Gram-negative aerobic bacteria. Clindamycin has an anti-Staphylococcus aureus action, like Cloxacillin and cephalosporins, but is not effective against enterococci.

Clindamycin may interact with other medications, including:

• Neuromuscular blocking agents
• CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 inhibitors/inducers
• Erythromycin
• Live vaccines (e.g., cholera, typhoid)
• Loperamide and diphenoxylate/atropine

Always inform your doctor about all medications and supplements you are taking before starting Clindamycin treatment.

Our doctors treat many bacterial infections and provide an online antibiotic prescription for:

• Clarithromycin
• Levofloxacin
• Clindamycin
• Ciprofloxacin
• Ofloxacin
• Doxycycline
• Azithromycin
• Penicillins such as Amoxicillin