<p><strong>Dosage of Clindamycin Capsule</strong>:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Serious Infections: 150 mg-300 mg every six hours.</li>
	<li>More severe infections: 300 mg-450 mg every six hours.</li>
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<p>To avoid the possibility of oesophageal irritation, Clindacin capsules should be taken with a full glass of water.<br />
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Several researches has found that Clindamycin 300 mg capsule provides plasma concentration over MIC90&nbsp;for more than 12 hours. This finding supports the twice-daily dosing of Clindacin 300 mg capsule, particularly in SSTIs &amp; RTIs. However, in case of bone &amp; joint infections, diabetic foot infections dose of Clindamycin should be 300 mg capsule 3-4 times daily.<br />
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<strong>Dosage of Clindamycin Powder for oral solution</strong>:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Serious infections: 8-12 mg/kg/day divided into 3 or 4 equal doses.</li>
	<li>Severe infections: 13-16 mg/kg/day divided into 3 or 4 equal doses.</li>
	<li>More severe infections: 17-25 mg/kg/day divided into 3 or 4 equal doses.</li>
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<p>In pediatric patients weighing 10 kg or less, 1/2 teaspoon (37.5 mg) three times a day should be considered the minimum recommended dose.<br />
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<strong>Dosage of Clindamycin IV/IM Injection</strong>:<br />
Adults-</p>

<ul>
	<li>Serious infections due to aerobic gram-positive cocci and the more susceptible anaerobes: 600-1200 mg/day in 2- 4 equal doses.</li>
	<li>More severe infections: 1200-2700 mg/day in 2-4 equal doses.</li>
	<li>For more serious infections: these doses may have to be increased. In life-threatening situations due to either aerobes or anaerobes, these doses may be increased.</li>
	<li>Doses of as much as 4800 mg daily have been given intravenously to adults. Single intramuscular injections of greater than 600 mg are not recommended.</li>
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<p>Neonates (less than 1 month): 15 to 20 mg/kg/day in 3 to 4 equal doses. The lower effective dosage may be adequate for small prematures.<br />
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Pediatric patients (1 month of age to 16 years):</p>

<ul>
	<li>20 to 40 mg/kg/day in 3 or 4 equal doses. The higher doses would be used for more severe infections.</li>
	<li>Parenteral therapy may be changed to Capsules (clindamycin hydrochloride) when the condition warrants and at the discretion of the physician.</li>
	<li>In cases of (3-hemolytic streptococcal infections, treatment should be continued for at least 10 days.</li>
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