Novo-Clindamycin

DIN (Drug Identification Number)

How does Novo-Clindamycin work? What will it do for me?

Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat and prevent infections caused by certain types of bacteria.

Your doctor may choose to use a medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you're unsure why you are taking this medication, contact your doctor.

How should I use Novo-Clindamycin?

The recommended adult dose of clindamycin is 150 mg to 450 mg every six hours with a full glass of water with or without food. This medication may cause less stomach upset if taken with food. The children's dose is based on weight.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones given here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is very important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Finish all of this medication, even if you start to feel better. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue on with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

What form(s) does Novo-Clindamycin come in?

150 mg
Each opaque maroon cap and opaque amethyst body, hard gelatin capsule, printed in white ink "N" and "150" on opposing cap and body portions of the capsule, contains clindamycin 150 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, cornstarch, D&C Red No. 33, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc and titanium dioxide.

300 mg
Each opaque light blue cap and opaque light blue body, (elongated) hard gelatin capsule, printed in white ink "N" and "300" on opposing cap and body portions of the capsule, contains clindamycin 300 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, cornstarch, FD&C Blue No. 1, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc and titanium dioxide.

Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.

Who should NOT take Novo-Clindamycin?

Clindamycin should not be used by:

• anyone allergic to clindamycin or to lincomycin or to any of the ingredients of the medication
• infants younger than 30 days of age
• pregnant women