Cleocin
Indicated to address deep anaerobic bacterial infections to relieve localised swelling and support bone health.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Clindamycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 150mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Cleocin, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cleocin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cleocin details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Gynaecological Infections · Osteomyelitis
- Alternative names
- clindamycin hydrochloride
- Therapeutic class
- Lincosamide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- malaria
- Contraindications
- history of pseudomembranous colitis; hypersensitivity to clindamycin
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- rash; abdominal pain; vaginitis
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Erythromycin; Neuromuscular Blockers
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address deep anaerobic bacterial infections to relieve localised swelling and support bone health.
Mechanism of action
Reversibly binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of target bacteria, suppressing protein synthesis and resolving deep systemic infections.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safe based on prospective clinical documentation. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Cleocin is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Clindamycin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.