# Clindamycin Hcl (Clindamycin Phosphate)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/clindamycin-hcl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Clindamycin Hcl?

Clindamycin Hcl (brand name: Clindamycin Phosphate) is a lincomycin antibiotic taken topical. It is prescribed to treat streptococcal infections, bacteroides infections, toxoplasmosis. Across the United States, 49,000 doctors prescribe Clindamycin to approximately 761,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Clindamycin Phosphate

## Indications

Clindamycin Hcl is prescribed for several conditions including streptococcal infections, bacteroides infections, toxoplasmosis, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Streptococcal Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/streptococcal-infections)
- [Bacteroides Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacteroides-infections)
- [Toxoplasmosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/toxoplasmosis)
- [Vaginosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/vaginosis)
- [Bacterial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacterial)
- [Staphylococcal Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/staphylococcal-infections)
- [Acne Vulgaris](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/acne-vulgaris)
- [Pneumonia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pneumonia)
- [Pneumocystis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pneumocystis)
- [Actinomycetales Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/actinomycetales-infections)

## Mechanism of action

The mechanism of action of clindamycin in treating acne vulgaris is unknown.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: lincomycin antibiotics
- Route of administration: TOPICAL

## Common side effects

itching

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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