If I took clindamycin at 5 am, can I take another dose after 6 hours?

Yes, if your doctor has recommended that you take clindamycin every 6 hours, you can take another dose after that interval.

The standard dosage of the antibiotic Clindamycinum in adults usually provides for intervals of 8 or 12 hours (3 or 2 times a day) to maintain a constant concentration of the drug in the blood. Taking the next dose after only 6 hours may be acceptable only if the doctor has clearly recommended a regimen of use 4 times a day (every 6 hours) in the case of severe infections.

If you recommend that you take the medicine 3 times a day (every 8 hours), reducing this time to 6 hours may increase the risk of side effects, especially from the digestive system, such as stomach pain or diarrhoea. Please check the dosage on the package or card from your doctor – if you are going to take the medicine every 8 hours, it is best to wait until 13:00.

If you are not able to use a stationary visit, I attach a link to the online teleconsultation:

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When using an antibiotic, it is worth remembering about the probiotic drug. This will protect you from unpleasant ailments from the digestive tract such as diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain.

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https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/fakty-i-mity-o-antybiotykach

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/kategorie/antybiotyki