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The counter from a pharmacy, supermarket, or health store. 6. Response and effectiveness Peak concentrations are reached within 45 minutes; however, it may take up to 48 hours before infection-related symptoms start to abate. 7. Interactions Medicines that interact with clindamycin may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with clindamycin. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does. Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed. Common medications that may interact with clindamycin include:birth control treatments, such as estradiol, levonorgestrelbotulinum toxin Abowel cleansing agents such as sodium picosulfateCYP3A4 inducers, such as erythromycin, diltiazem, itraconazole, ritonavir, or verapamilgrapefruit juicekaolinlactobacillusneuromuscular blocking agents, such as atracurium or vecuroniummycophenolate mofetilrifampinvaccinations, such as BCG and Cholera.Clindamycin is a substrate of CYP3A4 and to a lesser extent, CYP3A5. It is a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4. Drugs that inhibit CYP3A5 or CYP3A4 may cause increased blood concentrations of clindamycin. CYP3A4 or 3A5 inducers may decrease plasma concentrations of clindamycin.Note that this list is not all-inclusive and includes only common medications that may interact with clindamycin. You should refer to the prescribing information for clindamycin for a complete list of interactions. References Clindamycin. Revised 03/2023. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals INC., USA. https://www.drugs.com/pro/clindamycin-capsules.html Further informationRemember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use clindamycin only for the indication prescribed.Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.Copyright 1996-2025 Drugs.com. Revision date: July 25, 2023.Medical Disclaimer
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