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Adlinda Benefits & Uses

Adlinda is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Adlinda Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clindamycin (1%w/w) + Nicotinamide (4%w/w), for course duration follow doctor's advice

Adlinda Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Adlinda is used -

Moderate

Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Vaginal Irritation
Vaginal inflammation
Headache
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Infection
पेट की गैस
पेट दर्द
Vertigo
Fatigue

Adlinda Related Warnings

Is the use of Adlinda safe for pregnant women?

Adlinda is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Adlinda safe during breastfeeding?

Adlinda does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Adlinda on the Kidneys?

Adlinda has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Adlinda on the Liver?

Adlinda may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Adlinda on the Heart?

Side effects of Adlinda rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Adlinda with Other Drugs

Adlinda should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine

Amiodarone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Metformin

Acarbose

Miglitol

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Glimepiride

Insulin Aspart

Adlinda Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adlinda unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases
Peptic Ulcer
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Gout
High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Frequently asked Questions about Adlinda

Is this Adlinda habit forming or addictive?

Adlinda does not cause addiction.

Adlinda Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adlinda

Taking Adlinda with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Adlinda

Information about the interaction of Adlinda and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Adlinda

Question over 5 years ago

Does Adlinda cover MRSA infections?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Adlinda covers MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is effective against not just MRSA infection but also to penicillin-susceptible strains such as Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Adlinda without consulting a doctor?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Adlinda is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Adlinda without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Adlinda cause abdominal pain?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, in a few cases oral Adlinda may cause abdominal pain. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of abdominal pain is unknown. If you are experiencing abdominal pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take a mild painkiller such as paracetamol.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Adlinda treat bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, Adlinda can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Adlinda contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Adlinda contain penicillin?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Adlinda does not contains penicillin. It contains clindamycin which is a macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a broad spectrum activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.