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Cleocin HCl, Cleocin Hydrochloride, Cleocin Pediatric, Cleocin Phosphate, clindamycin HCl, clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride
Drug Class
Antibacterial (Lincosamide)
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clindamycin hydrochloride

Molecular Weight: 461.4476

clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride

Molecular Weight: 699.86

clindamycin phosphate

Molecular Weight: 504.9656

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