Antimicrobials
Clindamycin

Clindamycin

Dosing

General Information

  • High risk of C. difficile colitis
  • GI upset, diarrhea
  • Abnormal liver enzymes
  • Toxic shock syndrome to inhibit toxin production

Concentration: 15 mg/mL

Taste: Unpleasant taste

Not all strengths of oral liquids are listed nor be available on the CHEO Formulary

  • 150 mg
  • 300 mg

Tablets or capsules are preferred especially over an unpleasant tasting oral liquid.

Not all strengths of oral tablets/capsules are listed and they are not all available on the CHEO Formulary.