Clindax 150 mg

Staphylococcal bone and joint infections (osteomyelitis), skin and soft tissue infections, dental infections, intra-abdominal and pelvic infections and other anaerobic infections. An alternative in penicillin-allergic patients.

Clindamycin binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit and inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. It is active against Gram-positive cocci and many anaerobes, and penetrates well into bone.

Adult: 150-300 mg every 6 hours; up to 450 mg every 6 hours in severe infection. Child: 3-6 mg/kg every 6 hours. Swallow capsules with a full glass of water.

Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, skin rash. Rarely: antibiotic-associated (pseudomembranous) colitis, jaundice, blood disorders.

Stop the medicine immediately and contact the physician if diarrhoea develops. Use with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease and in hepatic or renal impairment. Complete the full prescribed course. Use only on the prescription of a registered physician.

Hypersensitivity to clindamycin or lincomycin; existing diarrhoeal states.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.