The Clindamycin Injection, cataloged under National Stock Number 6505-01-187-5540, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: PG.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6505-01-187-5540 |
| Item Name | Clindamycin Injection |
| FSC / FSG | 6505 / 65 — Drugs and Biologicals |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 6.000 MILLILITERS |
| Supplementary Features | D-DAY ITEM FOR DOD |
| Medical Designation and Grade | UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA |
| Primary Container Type | VIAL |
| Active Medicament Medicinal Strength | 150.000 MILLIGRAMS CLINDAMYCIN EQUIVALENT PER MILLILITER |
| Total Primary Container Quantity | 25 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | PG |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| NDC00009-0902-18 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6505-01-187-5540 is a Clindamycin Injection, classified under FSC 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6505-01-246-8718. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6505-01-187-5540: Primary Container Content Quantity: 6.000 MILLILITERS; Supplementary Features: D-DAY ITEM FOR DOD; Medical Designation and Grade: UNITED STATES PHARMACOPEIA; Primary Container Type: VIAL. 6 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Hazardous per DLA record (HMIC Y). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.