Clindamycin Phosphate

Description

Clindamycin Phosphate is the phosphate ester of clindamycin, a semisynthetic lincosamide antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, preventing bacterial growth. Clindamycin is active against both Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria, as well as anaerobic bacteria, making it useful in treating infections in different body systems, including skin, bone, respiratory, and intra-abdominal infections.

Clindamycin Phosphate is often used in topical formulations (such as gels or lotions) for treating skin conditions like acne, as well as in intravenous or oral forms for more severe infections.