Common Clindamycin Side Effects
- Nausea
- Unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Joint pains
- Pain when swallowing
- Heartburn
- White spots on the mouth
- Thick, white vaginal discharge
- Abdominal pain
- Irritation of the esophagus
- Allergic skin reactions
- Inflammation of the vagina
- Impaired liver function
- Impaired kidney function
- Arthritis
Serious Clindamycin Side Effects
- Blistering Skin
- Eruption
- Itchiness
- Difficulty in breathing
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Less urination
Dosage
This prescribing information is for the clindamycin oral capsule. All possible strengths and forms of medication may not be included here. Your dosage, the form of the medicine and how often you take it will depend on:
- Your Age
- The condition being treated
- The severity of your condition
- If you are using any other medications currently
If you stop taking the medicine
If you do not take this medicine, your infection will not get better. It can even get worse.
If you forget to take doses or if you do not take the medicine on time: your medicine may not work as well or stop working completely.
For this medicine to work well, a certain amount must be present in your body at all times.
Overdosing
You may have dangerous levels of drugs in your body. Symptoms of overdose can include:
- Diarrhea
- Seizures (sudden movements caused by tightening of the muscles)
- Temporary paralysis (loss of the ability to move)
- Low blood pressure
If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, call your physician or seek a medical emergency. If your symptoms are severe, go to the nearest emergency hospital immediately.
Miss dose
- Take your dose as soon as you remember it. But if you remember just a few hours before your next.
- Scheduled dose, only take one dose.
- Never try to make up for it by taking two doses at the same time. That could cause dangerous side effects.
Clindamycin Storage
Keep at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Protect the injectable medication from high heat.
Do not store oral liquid in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused oral fluids after 2 weeks