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Clindum is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Clindum also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Clindum depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clindum can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Clindum go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Clindum's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Clindum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Clindum contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Clindum may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Clindum, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Clindum is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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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.
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.
What is the effect of Clindum on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Clindum on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Clindum on the Liver?
Side effects of Clindum rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Clindum on the Heart?
Clindum is completely safe for the heart.
Clindum 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 Clindum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clindum habit forming or addictive?
Clindum does not cause addiction.
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.
Is it safe?
Clindum should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clindum is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clindum
It is safe to take Clindum with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clindum
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clindum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; CLeocin HCl® clindamycin hydrochloride
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 756-757
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 328-330
