Antibiotics · Lincosamide
Clindamycin
Dose
300–450 mg PO QDS; 600–900 mg IV q8h. Necrotising fasciitis: 900 mg IV q8h for toxin suppression.
Use
Streptococcal/staphylococcal soft tissue infection, toxic shock, aspiration, dental infection.
Monitoring
Diarrhoea — high C. difficile risk; stop if colitis suspected.
Side effects
- • C. difficile colitis
- • Diarrhoea
- • Rash
- • Transaminitis
Related in WardRound
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
