Best Lincosamide Antibacterial for streptococcal infections
Top-rated pick: Clindesse — pharmaranks score 70/100, the highest of the 9 Lincosamide Antibacterial drugs used for streptococcal infections, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for streptococcal infections or the full Lincosamide Antibacterial class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 9 lincosamide antibacterial drugs we rate for streptococcal infections, all are available as lower-cost generics, and most are topical. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for streptococcal infections; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
How lincosamide antibacterial work
Lincosamides such as clindamycin attach to the bacterial ribosome, the cell's protein-building machine, and stop it from linking amino acids together. Because the bacteria can no longer make the proteins they need, their growth is halted or, depending on the organism and dose, they are killed.
Top lincosamide antibacterial for streptococcal infections: 1. Clindesse · 2. Xaciato · 3. Cleocin
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 3 | 64/100 | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 4 | 64/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 5 | 64/100 | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 6 | 58/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $0 | View → |
Full ranking · 9 drugs
clindesse
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Clindesse (Clindamycin Phosphate) is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 forms
xaciato
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Xaciato (Clindamycin Phosphate) is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 forms
cleocin
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cleocin (Clindamycin Phosphate) is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 formscleocin hydrochloride
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cleocin Hydrochloride (Clindamycin Hydrochloride) is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 formscleocin t
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cleocin T (Clindamycin Phosphate) is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 formscleocin phosphate
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cleocin Phosphate (Clindamycin Phosphate) is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 formsclindagel
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Clindagel (Clindamycin Phosphate) is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 formsclindamycin hydrochloride
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Clindamycin Hydrochloride is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 formsclindamycin phosphate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Clindamycin Phosphate is a lincosamide antibacterial used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.11· 6 formsFrequently asked
- What is the best lincosamide antibacterial for streptococcal infections?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — clindesse ranks highest among Lincosamide Antibacterial drugs used for streptococcal infections. Always consult a professional.
- Which lincosamide antibacterial drugs treat streptococcal infections?
- pharmaranks lists 9 Lincosamide Antibacterial products used for streptococcal infections, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.