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Should Probiotics Be Taken While On Clindamycin?
I have just started oral clindamycin (300 mg) for an infection following a surgical procedure for ingrown toenail (toe 1). I ll be taking the drug BID for 10 days. Do I really need to take a probiotic with it? What is the drugs I/2 life following completion?
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It won't be necessary. Only in case you develop antibiotic induced diarrhea you may take probiotics after you finish the 10 days course.
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Dr. Deepti Shivakumar
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It won't be necessary. Only in case you develop antibiotic induced diarrhea you may take probiotics after you finish the 10 days course.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Deepti Shivakumar
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