Biaxin Filmtab and Cleocin Phosphate

• Generic Name: clarithromycin
• Dosage Forms: tablets, extended-release tablets, oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Biaxin, Biaxin XL

Clarithromycin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used in combination with other medicines to treat duodenal ulcers caused by H. pylori. This medicine is also used to prevent and treat Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection.

Clarithromycin belongs to the class of medicines, known as macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: clindamycin
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Cleocin, Cleocin Pediatric, Cleocin HCl, Cleocin Phosphate, Cleocin Phosphate ADD-Vantage, Clindesse, ClindaMax Vaginal

Clindamycin injection is used to treat bacterial infections. This medicine is given to patients who had an allergic reaction to penicillin. Clindamycin injection will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.