Clindum 600 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Clindum Benefits & Uses

Clindum is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Clindum 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Clindum Related Warnings

Is the use of Clindum safe for pregnant women?

Clindum can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Clindum safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Clindum. Immediately discontinue Clindum if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Clindum on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Clindum on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Clindum on the Liver?

Side effects of Clindum rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Clindum on the Heart?

Clindum is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clindum with Other Drugs

Clindum 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

Clindum Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Clindum

Is this Clindum habit forming or addictive?

Clindum does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Clindum since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Clindum should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Clindum is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Clindum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clindum

It is safe to take Clindum with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clindum

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clindum

Question over 5 years ago

Can Clindum cause dry skin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, a topical preparation of Clindum 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 over 5 years ago

Does Clindum cover anaerobes?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Clindum covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Clindum work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Clindum 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. Clindum 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Clindum contain penicillin?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Clindum 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Clindum cause abdominal pain?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, in a few cases oral Clindum 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.