Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Does Clindamycin Contain Traces Of Penicillin?
I am allergic to penicillin and I just got a persciption for clindamycin, do I need to concerned of any traces of penicillin in these pills. I took something years ago that ended in the cin and it had a trace in them. Please let me know ASAP before I start to take any of the pills. Thank you
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Clindamycin is a type of antibiotic called lincosamide and is not in the penicillin family of drugs.
There should be no cross reaction so you can safely use it to help treat your infection.
I hope this helps
Clindamycin is a type of antibiotic called lincosamide and is not in the penicillin family of drugs.
There should be no cross reaction so you can safely use it to help treat your infection.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....