Trade name
Clindamycin (Viatris), Dalacin C
Strength
150 mg/mL (volume: 2 mL, 4 mL)
IV administration
Dilute to 18 mg/mL or weaker and give over 10 minutes to 1 hour.
Maximum rate: 20 mg/kg/hour or 30 mg/minute.
CoPAT Administration:
Stable at 12 mg/mL for 24 hours at 23°C. Stability data is limited for temperatures at 25°C and above; refer to Glossary and Notes for storage advice.
Other routes of administration
IM: Suitable for doses up to 600 mg. Give undiluted by deep IM injection.
SC: Not recommended.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Glucose 10%
Hartmann's
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Y-site only:
Plasma-Lyte 148
Potassium chloride 20 mmol/L
Additional information
Rapid administration may cause hypotension and cardiac arrest.
Solution is clear, colourless to pale yellow.
Discard any unused vial or ampoule contents.
Dalacin C only:
Use with caution in neonates; contains benzyl alcohol which has been linked with ‘gasping syndrome’.
Refrigerate, do not freeze.