What is Cleocin Phosphate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

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Cleocin Phosphate overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • PremierPro Rx Cleocin Phosphate, Cleocin Phosphate, Cleocin Phosphate Novaplus

Generic Names:

  • Clindamycin Phosphate

Uses:

  • Treats bacterial infections.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antibiotic, Antimalarial

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Cleocin Phosphate used for?

What form(s) does Cleocin Phosphate come in

  • Injectable

What are common Cleocin Phosphate doses?

  • Vial 60ML of 9GM/60ML

  • Vial 4ML of 600MG/4ML

  • Vial 6ML of 900MG/6ML

Common Cleocin Phosphate prescriptions

  • Cleocin Phosphate
    2ml of 300mg/2ml vial

  • Cleocin Phosphate
    4ml of 600mg/4ml vial

  • Cleocin Phosphate
    60ml of 9gm/60ml vial

  • Cleocin Phosphate
    6ml of 900mg/6ml vial

How to take Cleocin Phosphate

  • Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or into a vein.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Your doctor will give you a few doses of this medicine until your condition improves, and then switch you to an oral medicine that works the same way. If you have any concerns about this, talk to your doctor.

  • Your doctor will give you a few doses of this medicine until your condition improves, and then switch you to an oral medicine that works the same way. If you have any concerns about this, talk to your doctor.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or into a vein.

What to do if you miss a dose of Cleocin Phosphate

Cleocin Phosphate contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to clindamycin or lincomycin.

Cleocin Phosphate warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, allergies, or a history of stomach or bowel disease.

  • This medicine may cause serious skin reactions.

  • This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Cleocin Phosphate interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how clindamycin works. Tell your doctor if you are using erythromycin.

  • This medicine may cause serious skin reactions.

  • This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Cleocin Phosphate side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Blistering, peeling, red skin rash

  • Severe diarrhea (watery or bloody)

  • Swelling, pain, or redness under your skin where the needle is placed

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Bitter or metallic taste

  • Mild diarrhea or nausea

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