# Clindamycin for Fish (Fish Clin)

> Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic that blocks bacterial protein production. It is particularly effective against anaerobic bacteria, which grow without oxygen. Anaerobic bacteria and many gram-positive bacteria.

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## Commonly used for

- Deep or anaerobic wound infections
- Cases where standard classes have not worked
- Combination approaches chosen with a veterinarian

## Things to know

- A more specialized choice than the broad-spectrum antibiotics.
- Not effective against parasites or fungi.
- Keep away from other pets and children.

## Products

- [Fish Clin 150 - 100 Capsules](https://petremedyusa.com/products/fish-clin-150-100-capsules/): from $71.46

## Frequently asked questions

### When is clindamycin considered?

Keepers and vets consider it for anaerobic or deep-tissue bacterial infections, or when other classes have not helped.