Kyla Dayag's 200 Drugs Booklet

Cleocin (Clindamycin)
klin-da-MYE-sin
Classification: Lincomycin Antibiotic
IFU: Bacterial Infection
Action: Bacteriostatic or bactericidal based on drug level
and susceptibility of organism; suppresses growth of
susceptible organisms in sebaceous glands by blocking
protein synthesis.
Dosage: 1 %, 2 %
Route: Topical, intravaginal
Adverse Reaction: GI upset, vaginitis, irritation
Interactions: Erythromycin: May antagonize clindamycin
effect. Separate administration times.