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Adlinda is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel. Adlinda also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Adlinda. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Adlinda can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Adlinda are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Adlinda's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Adlinda's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Adlinda related warnings section.
Adlinda can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Adlinda in conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Adlinda are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Adlinda have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Adlinda is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Adlinda is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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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.
Adlinda should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adlinda unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Adlinda habit forming or addictive?
Adlinda does not cause addiction.
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.
Yes, a topical preparation of Adlinda may cause dry skin in few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use moisturizer and other preventive cure to relieve dryness of skin.
Adlinda is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the protein synthesis in bacteria which are essential for it. The absence of these vital proteins results in stunned bacterial cell growth due to which bacteria become vulnerable and dies. Adlinda is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Prevotella melaninogenica, and lostridium perfringens.
No, Adlinda is not a steroid. It contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Yes, Adlinda can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use a patch test to determine whether you are allergic to Adlinda as well or not.
Yes, Adlinda can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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