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Clamycin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Clamycin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Clamycin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Clamycin have been listed ahead. These side effects of Clamycin 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.
Clamycin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Clamycin related warnings talks about Clamycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clamycin contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Clamycin have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clamycin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Clamycin 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clamycin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clamycin safe for pregnant women?
Clamycin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Clamycin without medical advice.
Is the use of Clamycin safe during breastfeeding?
Clamycin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clamycin on the Kidneys?
Clamycin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clamycin on the Liver?
Clamycin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Clamycin on the Heart?
Clamycin is not harmful for the heart.
Clamycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clamycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clamycin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clamycin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Clamycin can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Clamycin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clamycin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clamycin
Taking Clamycin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clamycin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clamycin with alcohol.
No, Clamycin does not use for a cough. A cough is a symptom, of flu, colds, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, COPD, laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Clamycin is used in relieving the cough only, when it is able to treat these diseases. But we know that cold and flu is viral, cough caused by this disease, medicine could not be used, and a cough caused by another disease like bronchitis, laryngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection it may be bacterial or viral, if the cause of this disease is bacterial infection then Clamycin can be used. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine for a cough.
Yes, Clamycin can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. The most common cause of pneumonia is the bacterial infection, and often Clamycin is prescribed for it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, Clamycin can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a healthcare provider. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Yes, Clamycin can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis. Because this drug is highly susceptible to the bacteria which cause vaginosis, that's why this antibiotic is used to treat it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment and medication for bacterial vaginosis.
Discontinuing Clamycin on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
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