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I accidentally took a 300mg clindamycin pill now im scared of c-diff and i dont want to develop resistance ! i was prescribed oral clindamycin but due to stomach issues my doctor told me to use vaginal form but i accidentally took one oral?

Q: i accidentally took a 300mg clindamycin pill now im scared of c-diff and i dont want to develop resistance ! i was prescribed oral clindamycin but due to stomach issues my doctor told me to use vaginal form but i accidentally took one oral?

: A single dose will make absolutely no difference in the likelihood of infection with a resistant strain of C. difficile or any other bacteria. Don't worry about it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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A single dose will make absolutely no difference in the likelihood of infection with a resistant strain of C. difficile or any other bacteria. Don't worry about it.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/25/2023

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A member asked:

I accidentally took a 300mg clindamycin pill now im scared of c-diff and i dont want to develop resistance ! i was prescribed oral clindamycin but due to stomach issues my doctor told me to use vaginal form but i accidentally took one oral?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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