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Cleocin Pediatric (clindamycin) Metronidazole Ciprofloxacin
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Cleocin Pediatric (clindamycin) Metronidazole Ciprofloxacin
Prescription only

Prescribed for Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Aspiration Pneumonia, Bacteremia, Babesiosis, Bacterial Infection, Bacterial Vaginosis, Bone infection, Deep Neck Infection, Diverticulitis... View more

Prescription only

Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is particularly effective at treating infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria and parasites. Alcohol and products containing propylene glycol should... View more

Prescription only

Ciprofloxacin is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide variety of infections; however, it should not be given to children aged less than 18. In adults, it should be reserved for infections that... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

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Metronidazole has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 2431 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect.

Ciprofloxacin has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 935 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 mL
Strength 75 mg/5 mL
Per unit* $0.44
Cost* $44.05

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Quantity 4 tablet
Strength 500 mg
Per unit* $2.69
Cost* $10.77

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Quantity 1 tablet
Strength 500 mg
Per unit* $11.58
Cost* $11.58

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
Brand Names
Other clindamycin brands include: Cleocin, Cleocin HCl, Cleocin Phosphate, Cleocin Phosphate ADD-Vantage Flagyl, Flagyl 375, Flagyl IV, Likmez, Metro, Metro IV Cipro, Cipro Cystitis Pack, Cipro I.V., Cipro XR
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

3.4 hours

20 hours

4 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 111 drugs are known to interact with Cleocin Pediatric:

  • 6 major drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)
  • 102 moderate drug interactions (386 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)

A total of 379 drugs are known to interact with Metronidazole:

  • 13 major drug interactions (36 brand and generic names)
  • 361 moderate drug interactions (1186 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (20 brand and generic names)

A total of 716 drugs are known to interact with Ciprofloxacin:

  • 175 major drug interactions (692 brand and generic names)
  • 448 moderate drug interactions (3367 brand and generic names)
  • 93 minor drug interactions (244 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during... View more
  • Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products such as milk or yogurt, or with calcium-fortified... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

July 18, 1963

October 22, 1987
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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