M 42 Pill — BLUE CAPSULE, 21mm — Clindamycin
| Imprint | M / 42 |
|---|---|
| Colour | BLUE |
| Shape | CAPSULE |
| Size | 21 |
| Strength | CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE 300 mg |
| Dosage form | Capsule |
| Manufacturer | RedPharm Drug, Inc. |
| NDC | 67296-1749 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Ingredients | CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE[CLINDAMYCIN] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "M 42" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Clindamycin
Uses and warnings
Drug classClindamycin is a semisynthetic lincosamide antibiotic. It "inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosome" and is bacteriostatic against gram-positive and anaerobicUsesClindamycin trea...
Read the full drug profile →How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "M 42".
- • Confirm the colour (BLUE) and shape (CAPSULE).
- • Compare the size (21) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file afd751a7-e01d-522d-e053-2a95a90ac5ef.xml