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Cligel Benefits & Uses

Cligel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Cligel 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
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: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
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: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
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: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cligel Related Warnings

Is the use of Cligel safe for pregnant women?

Cligel has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Cligel without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Cligel safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Cligel. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cligel on the Kidneys?

Cligel rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cligel on the Liver?

Side effects of Cligel rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cligel on the Heart?

Cligel is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cligel with Other Drugs

Cligel 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

Cligel Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cligel

Is this Cligel habit forming or addictive?

Cligel is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cligel since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cligel should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Cligel in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Cligel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cligel

Taking Cligel with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cligel

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cligel.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cligel

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cligel with ibuprofen?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, oral Cligel can be taken with ibuprofen. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ibuprofen then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Cligel safe to use?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Cligel is safe to use, if it is used in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as metallic taste, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Cligel cause dry skin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, a topical preparation of Cligel 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Cligel work for acne?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Cligel works in acne. It is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples) caused by Propionibacterium acnes and Cutibacterium acnes. The topical preparation of Cligel has to be applied a thin layer on the affected area once daily or as advised by your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Cligel a steroid?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Cligel 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.