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Clindamycin Phosphate RLD

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. · Phase 1 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 60/100

Clindamycin Phosphate RLD is a Lincosamide antibiotic Small molecule drug developed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 1 development. Also known as: Lotion.

Clindamycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing peptide bond formation.

Clindamycin Phosphate RLD is a small molecule that inhibits the bacterial 70S ribosome. It is used to treat Acne Vulgaris, as demonstrated in a randomized, double-blind, multiple center placebo controlled study.

Likelihood of approval
9.6% vs 9.6% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2033–2036
Steps remaining: Phase 2 → Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 1 → approval rate +9.6pp
    Industry-wide phase 1 drugs reach approval ~9.6% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2033–2036
EMA EU 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2034–2038 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2034–2038 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2034–2038 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2035–2039 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2034–2038 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2034–2039 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2035–2039 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameClindamycin Phosphate RLD
Also known asLotion
SponsorSun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Drug classLincosamide antibiotic
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 1

Mechanism of action

Clindamycin binds to the 23S RNA of the 50S ribosomal subunit, blocking the transpeptidation or translocation reactions, thereby inhibiting early chain elongation. This bacteriostatic action prevents bacterial growth and replication in susceptible organisms.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Clindamycin Phosphate RLD

What is Clindamycin Phosphate RLD?

Clindamycin Phosphate RLD is a Lincosamide antibiotic drug developed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc..

How does Clindamycin Phosphate RLD work?

Clindamycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing peptide bond formation.

Who makes Clindamycin Phosphate RLD?

Clindamycin Phosphate RLD is developed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (see full Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. pipeline at /company/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-inc).

Is Clindamycin Phosphate RLD also known as anything else?

Clindamycin Phosphate RLD is also known as Lotion.

What drug class is Clindamycin Phosphate RLD in?

Clindamycin Phosphate RLD belongs to the Lincosamide antibiotic class. See all Lincosamide antibiotic drugs at /class/lincosamide-antibiotic.

What development phase is Clindamycin Phosphate RLD in?

Clindamycin Phosphate RLD is in Phase 1.

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