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Does clindamycin cross the placenta in humans?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, clindamycin crosses the placenta in humans; after multiple doses, amniotic fluid concentrations were approximately 30% of maternal blood concentrations.

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Dalacin C Phosphate Sterile Solution, Clindamycin 150 mg/ml Solution for InjectionPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 25Document updated 20 March 2026

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