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Clindacin ETZ clindamycin phosphate 10 mg Swab, 12 packets — NDC 43538-0172-99 package photo

Clindacin ETZ clindamycin phosphate 10 mg Swab, 12 packets

by Eurofarma, Inc. · 12 PACKET in 1 CARTON (43538-172-99) / 1 SWAB in 1 PACKET
NDC 43538-0172-99
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 43538-172-99 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains12 packets Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $0.7261/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in: 60 packets 43538-0172-60
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
⚠️
Other active recalls for Clindamycin Phosphate (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Aug 6, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (Baxter Healthcare Corporation) · FDA recall D-0815-2026
Class II · Aug 6, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (Baxter Healthcare Corporation) · FDA recall D-0808-2026
Class II · Aug 6, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (Baxter Healthcare Corporation) · FDA recall D-0817-2026
Class II · Aug 6, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (Baxter Healthcare Corporation) · FDA recall D-0818-2026
Class II · Aug 6, 2026 — CGMP Deviations (Baxter Healthcare Corporation) · FDA recall D-0816-2026
Class III · Nov 26, 2025 — Failed Impurities/Degradation: Out of Specification results for Total Impurities and for Assay. (SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC) · FDA recall D-0257-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 43538-172-99
Product NDC 43538-172
11-digit billing NDC 43538017299
RxCUI 797274, 1091339
UNII EH6D7113I8
Application # ANDA065049
SPL Set ID 89fed26e-1cad-4c0b-8695-d6f3562ba8d5
Established class (EPC) Lincosamide Antibacterial
Physiologic effect Decreased Sebaceous Gland Activity; Neuromuscular Blockade
Chemical class Lincosamides
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2013-06-15
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form SWAB
Substance CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE
GPI-14 90051010109420
GPI class Clindacin ETZ
GCN Seq No 022140
GCN 45411
HICL code 004045
Ingredient (HICL) Clindamycin Phosphate
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Agents Acting Principally On The Skin
HIC3 code Q5W
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Topical Antibiotics
AHFS code 08:12.28.20
AHFS class Lincomycin Antibiotics
FDB label name CLINDACIN ETZ 1% PLEDGET
FDB brand name Clindacin Etz
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AT · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 43538-172-99 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 43538-0172-99. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Lincosamide Antibacterial class.

Pharmacologic class Lincosamide Antibacterial
Drug family (ATC) Antiinfectives for treatment of acne, Antibiotics, Lincosamides
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerEurofarma, Inc.
Application holderPADAGIS US LLC
FDA applicationANDA065049 (ANDA)
Labeler code43538
First marketedJun 2013
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio5 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name CLINDACIN ETZ 1% PLEDGET Ingredient Clindamycin Phosphate
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Clindamycin may be associated with lower levels of 7 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII ND2M416302
    Isopropyl alcohol is a clear liquid solvent derived from petroleum. In medicines, it dissolves active ingredients and other components, helps the product flow smoothly, and aids in sterilization during manufacturing.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

4 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.7261 $8.71 / 12 swab
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Clindamycin Phosphate 10 mg/mL 16571-0256-60 Rising 60 applicators $0.284 AT Availability likely
Clindamycin Phosphate 10 mg/mL 45802-0263-37 Padagis 60 applicators $0.284 AT Availability likely
Clindamycin phosphate 10 mg/mL 72319-0696-60 i3 60 applicators $0.284 AT Availability likely
Clindamycin Phosphate 10 mg/mL 80005-0131-09 Carnegie 60 applicators $0.284 AT Availability likely
Clindacin P 10 mg/mL 43538-0170-69 Eurofarma, 69 applicators AT FDA listed
Clindacin ETZ 10 mgthis 43538-0172-99 Eurofarma, 12 packets AT FDA listed
Clindamycin Phosphate 10 mg/mL 50090-1932-00 A-S 60 applicators AT FDA listed
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2013
On the market since
Jun 2013
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
13 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
60 packets43538-0172-60 124 Rx · $31,531
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 124 Rx · 7,860 units · $31,531 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Clindacin Etz — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Clindacin Etz. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$1.1K
Claims incl. refills
37
Beneficiaries
33
Spend / beneficiary
$33.26
Spend / claim
$29.66
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Clindacin ETZ (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Rash252
Drug Hypersensitivity228
Diarrhoea188
Nausea180
Fatigue166
Pain158
Pruritus157

Reporter sex

3,462 reports
Male · 35%
Female · 64%
Unknown · 0%
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 308 160
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
43538-0172-60 60 PACKET in 1 CARTON (43538-172-60) / 1 SWAB in 1 PACKET 2013-06-15 Active
43538-0172-99 You're viewing this 12 PACKET in 1 CARTON (43538-172-99) / 1 SWAB in 1 PACKET 2023-10-24 Active

This pack shows little to no recent Medicaid volume — a different pack size carries most fills. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 43538-0172-99?
NDC 43538-0172-99 contains 12 packets — 12 packet in 1 carton / 1 swab in 1 packet.
What is the difference between NDC 43538-0172-99 and NDC 43538-0172-60?
Both are Clindacin ETZ clindamycin phosphate 10 mg Swab — the drug itself is identical. NDC 43538-0172-99 is the 12 packets package, while NDC 43538-0172-60 is the 60 packets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Clindacin ETZ clindamycin phosphate 10 mg Swab?
Bill NDC 43538-0172-99 — the 11-digit billing format is 43538017299. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 43538-172-99, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 43538-0172-99, written without dashes as 43538017299. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 43538-0172-99, the first segment (43538) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Eurofarma, Inc.; the middle segment (0172) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (99) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Eurofarma, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 60 packets (43538-0172-60). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Eurofarma, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 44 words

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clindacin ® ETZ is indicated in the treatment of acne vulgaris. In view of the potential for diarrhea, bloody diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis, the physician should consider whether other agents are more appropriate (see CONTRAINDICATIONS , WARNINGS and ADVERSE REACTIONS ).

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 53 words

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Do not use if the unit-dose pouch seal is broken. Remove pledget just before use. Use pledget to apply a thin film of Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution to the affected area twice daily. More than one pledget may be used. Each pledget should be used only once and then discarded.

Contraindications 33 words

CONTRAINDICATIONS Clindacin ® ETZ is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to preparations containing clindamycin or lincomycin, a history of regional enteritis or ulcerative colitis, or a history of antibiotic-associated colitis.

⚠️ Warnings ~1 min read

WARNINGS Orally and parenterally administered clindamycin has been associated with severe colitis which may result in patient death. Use of the topical formulation of clindamycin results in absorption of the antibiotic from the skin surface. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis) have been reported with the use of topical and systemic clindamycin.

Studies indicate a toxin(s) produced by clostridia is one primary cause of antibiotic-associated colitis. The colitis is usually characterized by severe persistent diarrhea and severe abdominal cramps and may be associated with the passage of blood and mucus. Endoscopic examination may reveal pseudomembranous colitis.

Stool culture for Clostridium difficile and stool assay for C. difficile toxin may be helpful diagnostically. When significant diarrhea occurs, the drug should be discontinued. Large bowel endoscopy should be considered to establish a definitive diagnosis in cases of severe diarrhea.

Antiperistaltic agents such as opiates and diphenoxylate with atropine may prolong and/or worsen the condition. Vancomycin has been found to be effective in the treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis produced by Clostridium difficile . The usual adult dosage is 500 milligrams to 2 grams of vancomycin orally per day in three to four divided doses administered for 7 to 10 days.

Cholestyramine or colestipol resins bind vancomycin in vitro . If both a resin and vancomycin are to be administered concurrently, it may be advisable to separate the time of administration of each drug. Diarrhea, colitis, and pseudomembranous colitis have been observed to begin up to several weeks following cessation of oral and parenteral therapy with clindamycin.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 195 words

ADVERSE REACTIONS In 18 clinical studies of various formulations of topical clindamycin phosphate using placebo vehicle and/or active comparator drugs as controls, patients experienced a number of treatment emergent adverse dermatologic events [see table below]. Number of Patients Reporting Events Treatment Emergent Adverse Event Solution n=553 (%) Gel n=148 (%) Lotion n=160 (%) Burning 62 (11) 15 (10) 17 (11) Itching 36 (7) 15 (10) 17 (11) Burning/Itching 60 (11) not recorded (-) (-) Dryness 105 (19) 34 (23) 29 (18) Erythema 86 (16) 10 (7) 22 (14) Oiliness/Oily Skin 8 (1) 26 (18) 12 of 126 subjects (10) Peeling 61 (11) (-) 11 (7) Orally and parenterally administered clindamycin has been associated with severe colitis which may end fatally.

Cases of diarrhea, bloody diarrhea and colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis) have been reported as adverse reactions in patients treated with oral and parenteral formulations of clindamycin and rarely with topical clindamycin (see WARNINGS ). Abdominal pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, gram-negative folliculitis, eye pain and contact dermatitis have also been reported in association with the use of topical formulations of clindamycin. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eurofarma, Inc., at 1-973-882-7512 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🔄 Drug Interactions 33 words

Drug Interactions Clindamycin has been shown to have neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. Therefore it should be used with caution in patients receiving such agents.

🤰 Pregnancy 59 words

Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects In clinical trials with pregnant women, the systemic administration of clindamycin during the second and third trimesters has not been associated with an increased frequency of congenital abnormalities. There are no adequate studies in pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy. Clindamycin should be used during the first trimester of pregnancy only if clearly needed.

🧒 Pediatric Use 17 words

Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients under the age of 12 have not been established.

🧓 Geriatric Use 47 words

Geriatric Use Clinical studies for clindamycin phosphate topical solution USP, 1% did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients.

🆘 Overdosage 19 words

OVERDOSAGE Topically applied Clindacin ® ETZ can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects (see WARNINGS ).

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 156 words

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Although clindamycin phosphate is inactive in vitro , rapid in vivo hydrolysis converts this compound to the antibacterially active clindamycin. Cross resistance has been demonstrated between clindamycin and lincomycin. Antagonism has been demonstrated between clindamycin and erythromycin.

Following multiple topical applications of clindamycin phosphate at a concentration equivalent to 10 mg clindamycin per mL in an isopropyl alcohol and water solution, very low levels of clindamycin are present in the serum (0-3 ng/mL) and less than 0.2% of the dose is recovered in urine as clindamycin. Clindamycin activity has been demonstrated in comedones from acne patients. The mean concentration of antibiotic activity in extracted comedones after application of clindamycin phosphate topical solution for 4 weeks was 597 mcg/g of comedonal material (range 0-1490).

Clindamycin in vitro inhibits all Propionibacterium acnes cultures tested (MICs 0.4 mcg/mL). Free fatty acids on the skin surface have been decreased from approximately 14% to 2% following application of clindamycin.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 40 words

HOW SUPPLIED Clindacin ® ETZ (Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% (Pledgets)) is available as follows: A carton containing 60 individually wrapped single-use pledget applicators (NDC 43538-172-60) STORAGE Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from freezing.

📦 Storage and Handling 13 words

STORAGE Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from freezing.

📋 Description 103 words

DESCRIPTION Clindacin ® ETZ contains clindamycin phosphate, USP, at a concentration equivalent to 10 mg clindamycin per milliliter. Each Clindacin ® ETZ pledget applicator contains approximately 1 mL of topical solution. Clindamycin phosphate is a water soluble ester of the semi-synthetic antibiotic produced by a 7(S)-chloro-substitution of the 7(R)-hydroxyl group of the parent antibiotic lincomycin.

The solution contains isopropyl alcohol 50% v/v, propylene glycol, purified water, and sodium hydroxide (to adjust the pH to between 4.0 - 7.0). The structural formula is represented below: The chemical name for clindamycin phosphate is Methyl 7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-(1-methyl- trans -4-propyl-L-2-pyrrolidinecarboxamido)-1-thio-L- threo -α-D- galacto -octopyranoside 2-(dihydrogen phosphate). Chemical Structure

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.