Clindamycin is an FDA-approved drug used to treat MRSA bacterial infections.

What does clindamycin not cover?

It does not, however, have activity against the enterococci. Like cloxacillin and the cephalosporins, clindamycin possesses activity against Staphylococcus aureus. It has broader anaerobic coverage than most cephalosporins, but has virtually no activity against aerobic Gram-negative bacteria.

Should I take a probiotic with clindamycin?

You want to start taking a probiotic the same day you start taking an antibiotic, but not at the same time. A quick rule of thumb is to take your probiotic two hours before or two hours after taking your antibiotic. This will give sufficient time for the antibiotic to work while not killing off the beneficial bacteria.