Clinacin tablets are indicated for the treatment of infected wounds, abscesses, superficial pyoderma and oral cavity
dental infections caused by or associated with clindamycin-sensitive staphylococci, streptococci, bacteroidaceae, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Clostridium perfringens and osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Clinacin tablets can also be used to help provide antimicrobial cover during dental procedures.For treatment of infected wounds, abscesses, oral cavity
dental infections, administer 5.5mg clindamycin per kg bodyweight twice daily for 7 - 10 days. Treatment may be extended to a maximum of 28 days based on clinical judgement. If no improvement is seen within 4 days, the sensitivity of the pathogens involved should be redetermined.For the treatment of superficial pyoderma administer 11mg clindamycin per kg bodyweight once daily. Continue treatment for at least 21 days.For the treatment of osteomyelitis administer 11 mg clindamycin per kg bodyweight twice daily for at least 28 days. If no improvement is seen within 14 days, the sensitivity of the pathogens involved should be redetermined.To help provide antimicrobial cover during dental procedures, a 10 day course of 5.5 mg
kg every 12 hours is recommended (i.e. beginning 5 days before the intended procedure and continuing for 5 days thereafter).
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