Clingen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suppository,Capsule,Liquid. Clingen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Clingen. 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.
The most common side effects of Clingen are Itching or burning, Vaginal Irritation. Normally, these side effects of Clingen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clingen is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Clingen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Clingen related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Clingen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Clingen may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Clingen, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Clingen is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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Is the use of Clingen safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Clingen safely.
Is the use of Clingen safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Clingen.
What is the effect of Clingen on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Clingen on kidney, information on safety of Clingen for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Clingen on the Liver?
Information about safety of Clingen for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Clingen on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Clingen on heart. So it is not known whether taking Clingen will cause side effects on heart or not.
Clingen 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 Clingen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clingen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Clingen has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Clingen. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Clingen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clingen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Clingen
There is no information on the effects of taking Clingen with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clingen
Information about the interaction of Clingen and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, a topical preparation of Clingen 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, Clingen 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, oral Clingen can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Clingen along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Clingen 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. Clingen 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.
Yes, Clingen covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.
This medicine data has been created by -
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