Clindacen Injection

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Last updated on 02 Feb 2026 | 07:41 PM (IST)

Clindacen Injection is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

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Clindamycin (150mg/ml)

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Cendana Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

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Product introduction

Clindacen Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects of this medicine include pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, abdominal pain, maculopapular rash, thrombophlebitis, and abnormal liver function test. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection; these are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Clindacen Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Clindacen Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Clindacen Injection is a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of lungs (pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Clindacen Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Clindacen

Pseudomembranous colitis
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea

How to use Clindacen Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Clindacen Injection works

Clindacen Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Clindacen Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
It is given as an injection into muscles or directly into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Clindacen Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Clindacen Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clindacen Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Clindacen Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Clindacen Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Clindacen Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Clindacen Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Clindacen with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Clindamycin. Please consult your doctor. Clindamycin may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).

Severe

Warfarin (Oral Route)

Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Clindamycin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Clindamycin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Moderate

Vecuronium (Injection Route)

Your muscles may remain relaxed or weak for a longer than usual time. Your doctor may monitor your recovery phase. Clindamycin may increase the effect of Vecuronium.

Moderate

Apalutamide (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor ECG (Electrocardiogram). Apalutamide may increase the metabolism of Clindamycin.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Clindacen Injection take to work?

Usually, Clindacen Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Is Clindacen Injection effective?

Clindacen Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Clindacen Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How is Clindacen Injection administered?

Clindacen Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Clindacen Injection.

Can the use of Clindacen Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Clindacen Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Is Clindacen Injection safe?

Clindacen Injection is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.

What if I don't get better after using Clindacen Injection?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Is Clindacen Injection effective?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Lincosamide antibiotics

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitor- Lincosamides

Related lab tests

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Peripheral Smear Examination

References

MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1534-35.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 801-802.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 292-93.
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Clindamycin [Product Label]. New York, NY: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company; 2005. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:

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Name: Cendana Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Address: Plot Number-32-37,Awadh Kunj,Faridinagar,Picnic Spot Road, Lucknow, District- Lucknow, State-Uttar Pradesh, India -226015

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Clindacen Injection

Benefits of Clindacen Injection

Side effects of Clindacen Injection

How to use Clindacen Injection

How Clindacen Injection works

All substitutes for Clindacen Injection

NS-CT 600 Injection

Parentacin 150mg Injection

Clindatime 600mg Injection

Muclin 150mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Warfarin (Oral Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Vecuronium (Injection Route)

Apalutamide (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How long does Clindacen Injection take to work?

Is Clindacen Injection effective?

How is Clindacen Injection administered?

Can the use of Clindacen Injection cause diarrhea?

Is Clindacen Injection safe?

What if I don't get better after using Clindacen Injection?

Is Clindacen Injection effective?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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