Cleocin Overdose, Contraindications and Information - Clindamycin

Cleocin Overdose, Contraindications and Information - Clindamycin

OVERDOSE

Significant mortality was observed in mice at an intravenous dose of 855 mg/kg and in rats at an oral or subcutaneous dose of approximately 2618 mg/kg. In the mice, convulsions and depression were observed. Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are not effective in removing clindamycin from the serum.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Clindamycin hydrochloride is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to preparations containing clindamycin or lincomycin.