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Clinzit is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. The alternative uses of Clinzit have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Clinzit depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Clinzit side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Clinzit are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Clinzit's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clinzit related warnings talks about Clinzit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clinzit contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Clinzit have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clinzit is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clinzit 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 Clinzit safe for pregnant women?
Clinzit shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Clinzit safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Clinzit. Immediately discontinue Clinzit 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 Clinzit on the Kidneys?
Clinzit may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clinzit on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Clinzit on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Clinzit on the Heart?
Clinzit is not harmful for the heart.
Clinzit 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 Clinzit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clinzit habit forming or addictive?
Clinzit does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clinzit does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clinzit only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clinzit cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Clinzit
You can take Clinzit with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clinzit
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clinzit with alcohol will be.
Yes, Clinzit 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.
Yes, in a few cases oral Clinzit 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.
Clinzit 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. Clinzit 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, Clinzit does not cause a headache. It has not been reported by the patient's who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing a headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
No, Clinzit does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Clinzit is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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