Clindamycin is a type of antibiotic that works to treat bacterial infections by interfering with the bacteria's ability to grow and multiply. There are several forms of clindamycin. Oral forms of the medication are sold under the name
clindamycin hydrochloride (Cleocin
®), also abbreviated as clindamycin HCl. The other forms (such as the IV form, topical products, and vaginal products) come in the phosphate form.
A few different clindamycin HCl oral products are currently available, including:
(Click Clindamycin HCL for more information on how clindamycin HCl oral capsules and solution can help treat a variety of different bacterial infections. This article also explains how the drug works and lists the various strengths that are available.)