Clodil: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Clodil Benefits & Uses

Clodil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Clodil 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

Clodil Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clodil is used -

Common

Eye Burning
Eye irritation

Clodil Related Warnings

Is the use of Clodil safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Clodil on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Clodil safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Clodil on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Clodil will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Clodil on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Clodil for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Clodil on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Clodil on the liver, information on safety of Clodil for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Clodil on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Clodil on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Clodil with Other Drugs

Clodil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Leflunomide

Azithromycin

Moxifloxacin

Fentanyl

Bupropion

Primidone

Glimepiride

Clotrimazole

Ketoconazole

Indapamide

Ritonavir

Rifampicin

Moderate

Phenytoin

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Warfarin

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Aspirin

Benzoyl Peroxide

Salicylic Acid

Clodil Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Ulcerative Colitis
Infections
Allergy
Myasthenia Gravis
Tuberculosis (TB)
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Osteoporosis
Depression
Cataract
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Drug Allergies

Frequently asked Questions about Clodil

Is this Clodil habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Clodil has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Clodil as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Clodil only as per medical advice.

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

No, Clodil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Clodil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clodil

There is no information on the effects of taking Clodil with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Clodil

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clodil

Question over 5 years ago

Does Clodil cause blurred vision?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Clodil can cause blurred vision (optic neuritis) but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug and it is reversible in nature. Usually, the vision is restored after discontinuation of this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Clodil cause weight loss?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

No, Clodil 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 Clodil is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Clodil bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Clodil is bacteriostatic at the therapeutic dose that means it inhibits the growth of the bacteria but it can be bactericidal at higher doses. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which it needs to survive. In the absence of protein synthesis, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Clodil an antibiotic?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, Clodil is an antibiotic. It contains chloramphenicol which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of parrot fever, rickettsial infection, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, and also sometimes in the management of typhoid fever.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Clodil work?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Clodil contains chloramphenicol which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which needs to survive. In the absence of protein, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed. It can also kill the bacteria in higher doses. Clodil is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Salmonella species, Rickettsia species, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.