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Cliface Gel, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Gel. The alternative uses of Cliface Gel have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cliface Gel. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cliface Gel have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Cliface Gel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Cliface Gel has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cliface Gel has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cliface Gel related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Cliface Gel since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cliface Gel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Cliface Gel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cliface Gel is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Cliface Gel 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Cliface Gel safe for pregnant women?
Cliface is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cliface Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cliface.
What is the effect of Cliface Gel on the Kidneys?
Cliface rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cliface Gel on the Liver?
Cliface may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cliface Gel on the Heart?
Cliface has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cliface Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cliface Gel habit forming or addictive?
Cliface Gel is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Cliface Gel
Taking Cliface Gel with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cliface Gel
Information about the interaction of Cliface Gel and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Cliface can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use a patch test to determine whether you are allergic to Cliface as well or not.
No, Cliface 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 Cliface is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, in a few cases oral Cliface 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.
No, Cliface does not contains penicillin. It contains clindamycin which is a macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a broad spectrum activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, a topical preparation of Cliface 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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