The trade name for clindamycin is Cleocin.
Clindamycin also known as Cleocin is an antibiotic which treats bacterial infections but does not treat any viral infections like the cold or flu.
Cleocin is the brand name for clindamycin which comes in tablets and is taken orally.
Clindamycin is used in the treatment of serious infections caused by bacteria which also includes skin infections and vaginal infections.
Clindamycin is also used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, blood, female reproductive organs and internal organs.
Clindamycin is in a class of medications called lincomycin antibiotics and works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria.
The antibiotic clindamycin is a strong broad based antibiotic which doctors prescribe to treat severe infections, which also include the MRSA infection which can be fatal.
Clindamycin has a positive effect on various types of bacterial infections, including the bacterial infections which can survive without air.
Other infections that clindamycin can also treat are pneumonia, pelvic inflammatory disease, malaria, staph infections, boils, Rosacea, bone infections, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Mastitis, Toxic shock syndrome, flesh eating disease, bacterial vaginosis, folliculitis, tonsillitis, dental abscess, strep throat and acne.
When taking clindamycin you should avoid eating spicy or rich foods which can irritate your stomach.
Taking a probiotic can also help replenish beneficial bacteria in the gut and can also minimize the side effects of clindamycin.
If you happen to have any watery diarrhea that is frequent when taking clindamycin you should tell your doctor before taking another dose of clindamycin.