Ingredient

Clindamycin Phosphate

Clindamycin phosphate is an antibiotic ingredient used for the treatment of bacterial infections and improvement of skin infections.

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21
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Prescription medication
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MFDS ingredient code M223228

What does it do?

Clindamycin phosphate is the phosphate form of clindamycin, a lincosamide antibiotic, used in injectable and dermatological formulations. This ingredient is primarily included in medications for the purpose of treating bacterial infections or improving skin infections.

Clindamycin phosphate disrupts the protein synthesis of bacteria, preventing their proliferation. This action suppresses bacteria at the infection site and reduces inflammation, resulting in a therapeutic effect.

Commonly used for

Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other antibiotics, clindamycin phosphate is mainly effective against gram-positive bacteria and some anaerobic bacteria. It is used in both dermatological and systemic formulations, and is characterized by enhanced stability and absorption as a phosphate salt.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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