Clindamycin (as phosphate) 150mg/mL; contains benzyl alcohol. Serious: 0.6–1.2g daily. More severe: 1.2–2.7g/day IM or IV. Both: give in 2–4 equally divided doses; max 600mg per IM inj and 4 ...

Clindamycin is predominantly bacteriostatic. Although clindamycin phosphate is inactive in vitro, rapid in vivo hydrolysis converts it to active clindamycin. Monitor for pseudomembranous colitis.