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Clodide is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection. The alternative uses of Clodide have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Clodide 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Clodide have been listed ahead. These side effects of Clodide 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clodide is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Clodide has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Clodide related warnings section.
Clodide is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Clodide have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Clodide have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clodide is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clodide 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
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Is the use of Clodide safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Clodide for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Clodide safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Clodide. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Clodide on the Kidneys?
Clodide has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clodide on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Clodide on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Clodide on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Clodide on the heart have been reported.
Clodide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clodide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clodide habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clodide is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Clodide
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Clodide, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clodide
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clodide with alcohol will be.
Yes, Clodide can treat meningitis. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis that causes inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The duration of the treatment is usually 2 weeks.
No, Clodide is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Clodide does not cause weight loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, some of the animal studies have reported weight loss after long-term use of this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Clodide is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Clodide has been reported to cause fever and chills but this occurs in a few cases. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try taking antipyretics (drugs that reduces fever, such as paracetamol) if the fever relapses again then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Clodide can be taken with ranitidine. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Clodide along with ranitidine if taken as directed by a doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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