Cliford 300 mg Capsule

Cliford 300 mg Capsule is an oral antibiotic capsule that contains clindamycin 300 mg in each capsule. It belongs to the lincosamide class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Cliford 300 mg Capsule may be prescribed for skin, soft tissue, dental, respiratory, bone, and some gynecologic infections when clindamycin is an appropriate choice. It is a higher-strength option of Cliford, so a clinician may choose it when a larger clindamycin dose is needed in a single capsule.

How it works: Clindamycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In capsule form, Cliford 300 mg Capsule is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract so the medicine can reach the infection site in the body.

Cliford 300 mg Capsule delivers twice the clindamycin content of Cliford 150 mg Capsule in each capsule, which can reduce the number of capsules needed per dose. This higher strength is intended for patients whose doctor has determined that 300 mg per capsule fits their treatment plan, rather than for self-adjusting a dose. It does not work faster than the 150 mg capsule, but it may be more convenient when a higher per-dose amount is prescribed.

• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Dental infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Certain gynecologic infections

• Swallow Cliford 300 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water; do not crush, chew, or open it.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribed, even if you start feeling better before the prescription ends.
• If it upsets your stomach, it may be taken with food or a light meal unless your prescriber told you otherwise.
• Stay upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the capsule to help lower the chance of throat irritation.
• Take doses evenly spaced through the day to keep a steady amount of clindamycin in your body.
• Finish the full course, because stopping early can allow the infection to return or worsen.

Each Cliford 300 mg Capsule provides 300 mg of clindamycin. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it several times per day, but the exact schedule and total daily amount are individualized. The maximum daily dose depends on the infection being treated and the patient's condition, so only the prescriber should decide the dose for Cliford 300 mg Capsule.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Clindamycin may include:

• Diarrhea, which may be more likely with clindamycin
• Nausea
• Stomach pain or abdominal discomfort
• Vomiting
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth
• Mild rash or itching

• Use Cliford 300 mg Capsule only for bacterial infections that a clinician has assessed.
• A history of colitis, C. difficile infection, or serious antibiotic-associated diarrhea is especially important to report before using this higher-strength capsule.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of gastrointestinal problems.
• Do not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to clindamycin or lincomycin.
• Avoid taking anti-diarrhea medicines for significant diarrhea unless your clinician tells you to, because they can worsen certain antibiotic-associated infections.
• Take care when driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy, weak, or unwell after a dose.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or using it for a child, the dose should be reviewed by a clinician before starting.

• Erythromycin or other macrolide antibiotics may interfere with clindamycin's effect.
• Neuromuscular blocking medicines used during surgery can have increased muscle-relaxing effects with clindamycin.
• Other antibiotics may change how this treatment is used or increase side effect risk, so your clinician should review all antibiotic therapy.
• Medications that trigger or worsen diarrhea should be reviewed carefully when you are taking clindamycin.

Store Cliford 300 mg Capsule at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.