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Is clindamycin used for toe in grown infection?

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Can be!: It is not the 1st choice that comes to mind.

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Answered 9/16/2013

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IT CAN BE: Clindamycin is a good antibiotic, but not my first choice. I will use it if someone relates a penicillin allergy. It can be used for bacterial nail infections. A select number of patients can develop diarrhea; about 20%. Sincerely, Dr. Latva

Answered 5/12/2016

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