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Clinka Benefits & Uses

Clinka is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Clinka 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
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Clinka Side Effects

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

Moderate

Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Vaginal Irritation
Vaginal inflammation
Headache
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Infection
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पेट दर्द
Vertigo
Fatigue

Clinka Related Warnings

Is the use of Clinka safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Clinka. If you are pregnant, do not take Clinka without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Clinka safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Clinka. If you see any side effects, stop taking Clinka immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Clinka again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Clinka on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Clinka on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Clinka on the Liver?

Clinka is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Clinka on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Clinka for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clinka with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Codeine

Amiodarone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Clinka Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Clinka

Is this Clinka habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Clinka has not been reported.

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

Clinka will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Clinka should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Clinka is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Clinka Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clinka

Taking Clinka with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clinka

Information about the interaction of Clinka and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clinka

Question over 5 years ago

Can Clinka cause hair loss?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Clinka 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 Clinka is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Clinka with ibuprofen?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, oral Clinka can be taken with ibuprofen. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ibuprofen then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Clinka work for acne?

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

Yes, Clinka works in acne. It is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples) caused by Propionibacterium acnes and Cutibacterium acnes. The topical preparation of Clinka has to be applied a thin layer on the affected area once daily or as advised by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Clinka cause dry skin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, a topical preparation of Clinka 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Clinka?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Clinka is a brand name of clindamycin and it comes in form of the capsule, injection, and topical gel. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, strep throat, and pelvic inflammatory disease. The topical gel of Clinka is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).