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Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule is used to treat the following -
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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.
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Is the use of Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Clindamycin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Clindamycin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Clindamycin, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Clindamycin.
What is the effect of Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule on the Kidneys?
Clindamycin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule on the Liver?
Clindamycin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule on the Heart?
Clindamycin is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule
It is safe to take Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clindamycin 300 mg Capsule.
Clindamycin is a brand name of clindamycin and it comes in form of the capsule, injection, and topical gel. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, strep throat, and pelvic inflammatory disease. The topical gel of Clindamycin is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).
Yes, Clindamycin 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.
No, Clindamycin 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, oral Clindamycin can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Clindamycin along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Yes, Clindamycin covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.
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References
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