Cleocin Pediatric and Geocillin

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

• It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.

• Generic Name: penicillin v potassium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  PC Pen VK, Pen-V, Penicillin-VK, Veetids

Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth.

There are several different kinds of penicillins. Each is used to treat different kinds of infections. One kind of penicillin usually may not be used in place of another. In addition, penicillins are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They are sometimes given with other antibacterial medicines (antibiotics). Some of the penicillins may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, none of the penicillins will work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Penicillins are available only with your doctor's prescription.