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Until recently, nearly every American child with an ear infection who visited a doctor received antibiotics. In one region of the U.S., more than 70% of children received antibiotics before they were 7 months old, and the most common reason for these medications was acute otitis media.

Major studies now indicate that antibiotics are unnecessary in most cases of acute otitis media. Between 80 - 90% of all children with uncomplicated ear infections recover within a week without antibioti...

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Anti-Acne Prescription Medications

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...acnes to develop resistance to other antibiotics. Clindamycin - Often found in formulas... Read more »

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...the problem. Also combining a retinoid cream + clindamycin is a good regimen. Chemical peels... Read more »

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Health Guide

Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis

...drug as well.LincosamideLincosamides prevent bacteria from reproducing. The most common lincosamide is clindamycin (Cleocin). This antibiotic is useful against many S. pneumoniae bacteria but not... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Babesiosis

...antibiotic. The standard drug combinations are atovaquone (Mepron) plus azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax) or clindamycin plus quinine. About 25% of patients cannot tolerate quinine. Adverse effects... Read more »

Pneumonia: Medications

...is the first choice for both preventing and treating P carinii pneumonia in HIV-positive patients. Clindamycin-primaquine may be a good salvage treatment for patients who do not respond to... Read more »

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications

...and kidneys.LincosamideLincosamides prevent bacteria from reproducing. The most common lincosamide is clindamycin (Cleocin). This antibiotic is useful against S. pneumoniae and S. aureus but not... Read more »

Psoriasis: Topical Medications

Topical MedicationsTopical medications are those applied only to the surface of the body. They come in the following forms:OintmentsGelsSolutionsCreamsSpraysFoamsLotionsShampoosOcclusive tapesIn... Read more »

Medications

Cleocin T Top Drug Interactions

This medication is used to treat acne. It helps to decrease the number of acne lesions. Clindamycin... Read more »

Clindets Top Drug Interactions

This medication is used to treat acne. It helps to decrease the number of acne lesions. Clindamycin... Read more »

Clinda-Derm Top Drug Interactions

This medication is used to treat acne. It helps to decrease the number of acne lesions. Clindamycin... Read more »

Benzaclin Top Uses and How to Use

This combination medication is used to treat a certain type of acne (inflammatory acne vulgaris).... Read more »

Benzaclin Top Drug Interactions

This combination medication is used to treat a certain type of acne (inflammatory acne vulgaris).... Read more »

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