Cleocin Pediatric Oral and Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine Extended-Release Suspension

• 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

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

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

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: TussiCaps, Tussionex PennKinetic, S-T Forte 2, HyTan, Novasus, Vituz

• The use of hydrocodone in children younger than 6 years has led to deadly breathing problems. Talk with the doctor.
• This medicine is not for use in children younger than 18 years of age. The benefits of taking hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine extended-release suspension for a cough due to allergies, a cold, or other infection do not outweigh the risks in children. If your child has been given hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine extended-release suspension or if you have any questions, talk with your child's doctor.