Peldacyn Indications/Uses

Capsule: Clindamycin is indicated in infections caused by bacteria susceptible to clindamycin (see Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics under Actions), such as: Infections of upper respiratory tract, such as chronic or recurrent tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, and scarlet fever, if there is no response to primary antibiotics or if they cannot be used.
Infections of lower respiratory tract, such as bacterial bronchitis, pneumonia, empyema, lung abscess.
Difficult to treat skin and soft tissue infections, such as acne, furunculosis, cellulitis, impetigo, abscesses, wound infections, erysipelas, nail wall infections.
Bone and joint infections such as osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
Gynaecological infections, such as endometritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, salpingitis, infections of the cervical area and inflammatory diseases of the pelvic area in combination with an antibiotic which is effective against gram-negative aerobic bacteria. In case of cervicitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis clindamycin treatment can be given in monotherapy.
Intra-abdominal infections, such as peritonitis and abdominal abscess in combination with an antibiotic which is effective against gram-negative aerobic bacteria.
Dental infections, such as periodontal abscess and periodontitis.
In case of severe clinical status intravenous therapy is preferred to oral therapy .
Clindamycin is effective in many anaerobic infections (see Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics under Actions). In aerobic infections, clindamycin is an alternative when other antimicrobial agents are not active or are contraindicated.
Consideration should be given to official/local guidance with regard to resistance to antibiotics and to the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.
Solution for Injection: Pneumonia, lung abscess, otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, scarlet fever, cellulites, peritonitis, intra-abdominal abscess, endometritis, nongonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulites, postsurgical vaginal cuff infection, septicemia, furuncle, skin abscess, impetigo, acne pustule, cellulitis, wound infection.
Susceptible Strains: Bacteroides spp, Fusobacterium spp, Propionibacterium, Eubacterium actinomyces spp, Peptococcus spp, Peptostreptococci spp, Staphylococci, Streptococci (except Streptococcus faecalis), Pneumococci.