Clindamycin: how to take it safely
Dalacin C
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats bone, joint, skin, dental and some chest infections.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Swallow capsules whole with a full glass of water. Do not lie down straight after.
- Finish the full course, even if you feel better.
When to take it
Take it 3 to 4 times a day, at evenly spaced times.
Take it with
With a full glass of water. With or without food.
What to avoid
- Stopping the course early.
- Sharing or saving leftover antibiotics.
- Anti-diarrhoea medicines such as loperamide if you get diarrhoea.
- Tell your doctor if you have had colitis or bowel problems.
Possible side effects
Nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, taste changes.
Get help if
Watery or bloody diarrhoea, severe stomach cramps or fever, even weeks after finishing: see a doctor straight away. Rash or swelling of the face: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.