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Clinred is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. The alternative uses of Clinred have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Clinred depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clinred can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Clinred normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clinred is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Clinred has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Clinred related warnings section.
The section on Clinred contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Clinred may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Clinred, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Clinred 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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Is the use of Clinred safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Clinred. If you are pregnant, do not take Clinred without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clinred safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Clinred. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Clinred on the Kidneys?
Clinred has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clinred on the Liver?
Clinred is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Clinred on the Heart?
Clinred is completely safe for the heart.
Clinred 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 Clinred unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clinred habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clinred is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Clinred since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Clinred should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clinred is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clinred
Taking Clinred with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clinred
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clinred with alcohol.
No, Clinred 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, Clinred can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Clinred contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.
Yes, Clinred can treat strep. It is used in the treatment of strep throat (pharyngitis) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Clinred 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.
Yes, oral Clinred can be taken with diphenhydramine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Clinred along with diphenhydramine if the dose of this drug does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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