clindamycin-oral solution, Cleocin Pediatric

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GENERIC NAME: CLINDAMYCIN - ORAL SOLUTION (klin-da-MY-sin)

BRAND NAME(S): Cleocin Pediatric

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WARNING: This medication should be used only for serious bacterial infections because it can sometimes cause a severe (rarely fatal) intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or even weeks after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucus in your stool. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have these symptoms because these products may make them worse. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details and an appropriate treatment plan.

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