Clinical pearls to improve outcomes and reduce harm when using clindamycin in children.
Severe or bloody diarrhea requires prompt evaluation; stop medication and seek care.
q6–8h spacing improves pharmacodynamic coverage and tolerability.
Adjust therapy once susceptibilities return; consider local MRSA/strep patterns.
Proactively educate families about C. difficile risk and clear stop rules
Generic diarrhea counseling
Specific, actionable red‑flag instructions
Impact: Earlier recognition, reduced complications