Clindamycin 300mg

I have received 300mg clindamycin for exudative tonsillitis. I was told to take 4 a day for 10 days. I am on day 2 and have yet to feel any less pain. My throat is very inflamed and my voice is gone. How long does it take for the pain to start going down? ## Hello, Syd! How are you feeling? Has there been any change, yet? The general rule for antibiotics is that if they are working, you shouldn't see any worsening of your condition after taking them for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after taking them for a full 3 days. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

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for infection:bronchitis ## There are a few drugs that contain Clindamycin as the active chemical. You might want to check out Cleocin Info, as it is a name for Clindamycin. ## I am taking 300 MG Clindamycin HCL for an abscessed tooth ( abscess is in the root area of the tooth) for 48 hours. Dosage; 1 capsule every 6 hours and initially instructed to take 2 capsules immediately. So far I am still experiencing a high degree of pain and there appears to be little if any reduction in my discomfort. How long does or should it take for the pain to subside? Also, is this a good medication for my medical problem? ## I also take Clindamycin hcl 300mg the pink pill dan3120) i take 3 pill a day for my gum infection i suppose to take it for 10 day but so far i take it for 8 day already and still d...

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clindamycin 300mg shelf live & Can i take clindamycin 300mg with prednisone 20mg ## The package insert states that the shelf life of Clindamycin is 3 years. My reference for this is in the link below (at the bottom of the page): Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between Clindamycin and Prednisone. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add. ## Clecocin300mg cap Clindamycin. I took 1at5:00 this evening and 1 agin at 9:00pm. It's sayson thebottle discard after 4/19/11 I have a dentist appointment in three days will these help me or hurt me

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I am taking clindamycin for a leg infection and would like to take alka seltzer plus cold and flu. Is it safe to take them both? ## It is, unless your doctor has told you not to do so. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, diarrhea, and drowsiness. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No that answered my question thank you!!! I appreciate you responding back I just wanted to be sure it was safe to take them both together before I did it ## How long before clindymicin 300 mg is out of my system?

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I've been prescribed clindamycin 300mg for the next seven days. Is this for a urinary tract infection (e.coli)? I'm also wondering since this is not a normal drug that is usually prescribed, if I should take it or if I should I go seek another doctor's opinion? ## This is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, so it is best to follow your doctor's instructions. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea. dry mouth, and non-allergic skin rash. Have you started taking it, yet?

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My new job as housekeeper at local hotel consist of me coming into contact with cleaning chemicals that causes my eczema prone sensitive skin to flare up worse than it ever has before. I shouldn't scratch but I unknowingly end up scratching my skin till it bleeds or gets infected . A spot on left ring finger had done just that . swelling up so much I couldn't close my hand. Eventually 4 days later when it became unbareable I drove to the er where i was admitted for 2 days and put on iv antibiotics as the Drs were trying to prevent surgery from being an option. I was released with a prescription of clindamycin 300 mgs to take 2 capsules every 8 hours until all 60 capsules are gone. My issue with all this is my stomach feels like it has huge rock in it and I've been nauseous f...

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Can clindamycin hydrochloride capsules,USP 300mg cure jock itch my husband has a bad case of jock itch please help ## Hello, Vanessa! How is your husband doing? No, it will not. Jock itch is actually caused by a fungus and will require an antifungal medication to eradicate it. There are many available over the counter, or he can consult his doctor for a prescription. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Started 300 Clindamycin Friday after 2 pills my chest n neck were beet red. I tried to take again the next day the same thing happened. My whole neck n throat Red n Burning. Dr gave this medicine to me because I got a tattoo and all red n itchy after 8 days. My breathing was being affected. I stopped after 4 (300mg) think it's a reaction. TY ## Have you consulted your doctor? While some side effects can be normal, such as those listed by the FDA which may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea, there is a chance you are allergic to this medication, and may need to try a different antibiotic. Ref: Clindamycin Information How is your tattoo healing?

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Hi, I was prescribed clindamycin 300mg for dental abscess and percocet 5-325mg tab, but I can't keep any food down. I was going to drink an extra strength Alka Seltzer to see if it would help with the upset stomach. Is this OK to mix? It is the antacid tabs diluted in 4oz water. Thanks ## Hello, Jen! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between them, but it's always best double check to be sure. Both the antibiotic and the narcotic can cause nausea and vomiting as side effects, you may also experience dizziness, drowsiness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea, as listed by the FDA. The Percocet also carries the risk of being habit forming. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can I take Clindamycin 300mg to treat bronchitis? ## Hello, Bruce! How are you? Yes, this is an antibiotic that can treat various bacterial infections, so it's fine if your doctor prescribed it for you. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, if your doctor hasn't prescribed it, then you shouldn't take it, because many cases of bronchitis are caused by viruses and antibiotics will have no effect on them. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I read my bottle wrong and I've been taking clindamycin every 4 hrs when I was supposed to take it 4 times daily. Will I be ok?

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Hi, I got pink eye a week ago and started to use polysporin eye drop for a day, then it got worse and more swollen and more painful. Dr prescribed me tobremycin eye drops, then after 3 days my eye got worse and worse. Tears running non stop and my eye is like a bowl of blood. It is so itchy and painful. I hardly can open my eye. After 5 days my Dr prescribed oral medicine (clindamycin 300mg) 3x daily. I just started last night but there is no change. I am so worried about this issue. He said if it gets worse i have to do some inj. ## The general rule with oral antibiotics is that if they are working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours, and you should start to see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days. The FDA lists the typical side effects as...

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Hey, I was prescribed Doxycycline to treat Impetigo. That worked a little, then I was prescribed 300mg of Clindamycin. My question is will this knock out the skin rashes and fluid filled scabs? ## If it has been prescribed for you, the only thing you can do is try it and see. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Have you taken it? If so, was there any improvement?

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Hi there. I have a really bad tooth abscess; my jaw has swelled up. I was prescribed Mylan-Clindamycin 300mg,take 4 times daily. When will I start to see the swelling go down? ## Hello, Jakub! How are you? I'm sorry about the infection. The general rule with antibiotics is that if it's working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after a full 3 days of taking it. If there's no change after 3 days, you should consult your doctor. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Jakub! I know it's been a few months since your post, but I'm in BAD shape, with a ...

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I had a gum OP mid-November 2013 and was given Clindamycin 300mg for 5 days and anti-inflammatory tablets. My tongue turned black but no more symptoms. 16.12. 13 I had the next gum OP and was given the same medication. I had slight stomach problems on the 5th day and when I the course was finished, on the 6th day hell broke lose: diarrhea, stomach cramps, I felt very low in energy, slept a lot. On the 24.12.13 I went to the pharmacist and was told that I should haven taken a stomach protector as Clindamycin 300 mg is a very strong doses, especially in connection with anti-inflammatory medication. The dentist says that protector was not necessary as I had no previous stomach or intestine problems. End-January when the protectors given to me by the pharmacist did not really work, I went t...

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So the question I have is I have an infection on or in my gum and have 300mg of clindamycin antibiotic, now I was wondering if that can be mixed with oxycodone 30mg which I take about say 3 a day. will that have a side effect or cause a problem mixing the antibiotic with a oxycodone? ## I am not finding any interactions, or problems listed between using them together, but you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. However, it is very common for an antibiotic to be given for an infection, along with something to treat associated pain. You may experience side effects from the Clindamycin that can include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I took the two of them and now i have major heartburn m...

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I took Clindamycin 300mg cap 4x/day for 10 days. I still have an abcess on my neck (caused possibly from ingrown hair and my picking?). The lump has gotten much smaller, from large ping-pong to regular grape, but never came to head, and when i originally asked the doc about cleaning it out, she said we will see if this works first. I'm not happy i took such a risk and then read that these type of "cysts" cannot receive the antibiotic because they are closed off. ....etc. I finished pills yesterday. Will it continue to work like other antibiotics I've taken? I'm not sure when I should go back to the doc. ## Hello, Michelle! How are you? Yes, it can continue to work for a few days. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache...

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Durante el ciclo de cleocin 300mg se puede ingerir licor? ## @cuca, I went ahead and translated your post through google translate, so please bear with me if you have any additional questions regarding the safety of taking Cleocin (Clindamycin) with alcohol. Based on my research, there is no documented interaction between Clindamycin and alcohol, so you can safely drink wine while taking Clindamycin. However, the article linked below discusses the importance of moderation when consuming alcohol in conjunction with this medication: livestrong.com/article/449050-drinking-wine-with-clindamycin I hope this helps!

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Can I take Clindamycin HCL 300MG if it expired on 4/26/14? Thank you. ## Hi Dea, While some antibiotics like tetracycline can become toxic after they expire, my findings lead me to believe that Clindamycin doesn't and should also be fine having only been expired for 9 months. According to mhra.gov.uk, Clindamycin has a shelf life of 15 months. There's also an article in the LA Times Newspaper (which you can find online) stating that researchers from the California Poison Control System, UC San Francisco and UC Irvine did a study investigating a variety of old drugs and concluded that many of them are still ok to take even up to 28-40 years after the listed expiration date! That said, I don't think you have anything to worry about as long as it was stored properly and not lef...

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I've been taking clindamycin 300mg for 7 days due in preparation for upcoming dental work and I am having serious rash hives welts! Dr. changed to amoxicillin 500mg. I'm still having rash welts and hives along with an overnight visit to the hospital for shortness of breath, fever, chest pain & high blood pressure. I can't take it. I can't sleep and barely concentrate! How long will I have this rash, hives, itchy welts swollen burning on my body after I stop taking it as of now? ## Hello, Faith! How are you? Has there been any change? When I had a bad reaction to an antibiotic, it took about 2 weeks for it to fully go away, once I stopped taking it. What you've listed are all typical allergic reaction symptoms according to the FDA and I know they are very miserabl...

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I was prescribed an antibiotic called clindamycin 300MG capsules for cellulitis in my left lower leg I am a Little bit confused about what times take my medication I have taken one at 9 AM and I think in the next one at 3 PM I would like to know what are the best times to take this medication on time and I like to know what are the best times to take them ## There are no real best times, you should just remain consistent and be sure take them as close to 6 hours apart as possible. So, for example, 9am, 3pm, 9pm, and 3am, or whatever times are appropriate. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Is there anything else I can help with?

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