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Clindamycin (Link) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: clindamycin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: CLINDAMYCIN LU clindamycin (as hydrochloride) 150 mg hard capsules blister pack

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

CLINDAMYCIN LU (clindamycin hydrochloride) capsules are indicated in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria.,CLINDAMYCIN LU capsules are also indicated in the treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of streptococci, pneumococci and staphylococci.,Its use should be reserved for penicillin-allergic patients or other patients for whom, in the judgement of the physician, a penicillin is inappropriate.,Anaerobes:,Serious respiratory tract infections such as empyema, anaerobic pneumonitis and lung abscess; serious skin and skin structure infections; septicaemia; intra-abdominal infections such as peritonitis and intra-abdominal abscess (typically resulting from anaerobic organisms resident in the normal gastrointestinal tract); infections of the female pelvis and genital tract such as endometritis, non-gonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulitis and post-surgical vaginal cuff infection. Streptococci: Serious respiratory tract infections; serious skin and skin structure infections, septicaemia,Staphylococci: Serious respiratory tract infections; serious skin and skin structure infections; septicaemia; acute haematogenous osteomyelitis,Pneumococci: Serious respiratory tract infections,Adjunctive Therapy: In the surgical treatment of chronic bone and joint infections due to susceptible organisms. Indicated surgical procedures should be performed in conjunction with antibiotic therapy.,Bacteriological studies should be performed to determine the causative organisms and their susceptibility to clindamycin.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, hard
  • Oral
  • No. 2 apple green capsule and imprinted with CLD 150

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Protect from Heat
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 100 pack
  • 24 pack
  • 50 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient clindamycin

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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