Teva Clindamycin

The recommended adult dose of clindamycin is 150 mg to 450 mg every 6 hours, swallowed whole, with a full glass of water.

The dose of clindamycin for children is based on body weight. The recommended dose is 2 mg to 5 mg per kilogram of body weight taken every 6 hours.

Prior to surgery or dental procedures, the recommended adult dose is 300 mg taken 1 hour before the procedure and 150 mg 6 hours after the first dose.

When given intravenously (into a vein), the recommended dose is 600 mg to 900 mg every 6 to 8 hours.

If you have been prescribed the suspension (liquid) form of clindamycin, use an oral syringe to measure each dose, as it gives a more accurate measurement than household teaspoons.

Although you can take clindamycin with food or on an empty stomach, it may cause less stomach upset if taken with food.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take Teva Clindamycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Finish all of Teva Clindamycin, even if you start to feel better. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store all forms of Teva Clindamycin at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some adverse effects, notably: it may cause diarrhea; it may cause nausea and vomiting; it may cause severe diarrhea, sometimes several weeks after the end of treatment. In case of severe diarrhea, contact your doctor without delay. Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing adverse effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your health care professional. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.

150 mg
Each opaque maroon cap and opaque amethyst body, hard gelatin capsule, printed "N" and "150" in white ink on opposing cap and body portions of the capsule, contains 150 mg of clindamycin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, cornstarch, D&C Red No. 33, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, and titanium dioxide.

300 mg
Each opaque light blue cap and opaque light blue body, (elongated) hard gelatin capsule, printed "N" and "300" in white ink on opposing cap and body portions of the capsule, contains 300 mg of clindamycin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, cornstarch, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, and titanium dioxide.

Do not take Teva Clindamycin if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin, or to any of the ingredients of the medication.

Do not give Teva Clindamycin to infants under 1 month of age.

There may be an interaction between clindamycin and any of the following:

• BCG vaccine
• Carbamazepine
• Cholera vaccine
• Enzalutamide
• erythromycin
• kaolin
• lumacaftor
• Mitotane
• mycophenolate
• non-depolarizing muscle relaxants (e.g., atracurium, doxacurium, mivacurium, pancuronium)
• Phenobarbital
• Phenytoin
• Primaquine
• primidone
• rifabutin
• rifampin
• sodium picosulfate
• typhoid vaccine

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Teva Clindamycin. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Teva Clindamycin.

Antibiotic-related diarrhea: As with other antibiotics, clindamycin can cause a severe form of diarrhea associated with a condition known as pseudomembranous colitis. If you develop severe diarrhea while taking (or within a few weeks of taking) Teva Clindamycin, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Bacterial resistance: Misuse of an antibiotic such as clindamycin may lead to the growth of resistant bacteria that will not be killed by the antibiotic. If this happens, the antibiotic may not work for you in the future. Although you may begin to feel better early in your course of treatment with clindamycin, you need to take the full course exactly as directed to finish ridding your body of the infection and to prevent resistant bacteria from taking hold. Do not take clindamycin or other antibiotics to treat a viral infection such as The Common Cold; antibiotics do not kill viruses, and using them to treat viral infections can lead to the growth of resistant bacteria.

Liver disease: Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause Teva Clindamycin to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have liver problems, discuss with your doctor how Teva Clindamycin may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Teva Clindamycin, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Gastrointestinal problems: Severe diarrhea associated with this antibiotic may be mistaken for symptoms of chronic gastrointestinal conditions. If you have colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or Crohn's Disease, discuss with your doctor how Teva Clindamycin may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Teva Clindamycin, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Pregnancy: The safety of Teva Clindamycin for use during pregnancy has not been established. Teva Clindamycin should not be used unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Teva Clindamycin, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: Teva Clindamycin passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking clindamycin, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Seniors: Seniors may be more likely to experience antibiotic-related diarrhea associated with clindamycin.

This medication is typically used 4 times a day. However, your pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Generally, a treatment with this medication lasts several days. Take it for the entire time prescribed in order to achieve the medication's full benefit. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember -- unless it is almost time for your next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose. Do not double the next dose to catch up. Because it may cause esophageal irritation, this product must be swallowed with a large glass of water. Avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes after taking it. This medication may be taken with or without food. If it were, however, to cause stomach problems (nausea or irritation), taking the product with food could provide relief.