Clindum

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Clindum Information

Clindum is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Clindum also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Clindum depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clindum can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Clindum go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Clindum's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Clindum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Clindum contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Clindum may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Clindum, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Clindum Benefits & Uses

Clindum is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Clindum 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: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 3 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Clindum Side Effects

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

Moderate

Mild

Clindum Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Clindum safe for pregnant women?


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

    Severe
  • Is the use of Clindum safe during breastfeeding?


    Clindum may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Clindum, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Clindum.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Clindum on the Kidneys?


    Clindum has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Clindum on the Liver?


    Side effects of Clindum rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Clindum on the Heart?


    Clindum is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Clindum with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Clindum Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Clindum

  • Is this Clindum habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Clindum.

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


    Clindum does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Clindum is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Clindum is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Clindum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Clindum


    Taking Clindum with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Clindum


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clindum and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Clindum

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Clindum cause dry skin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, a topical preparation of Clindum 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 over 4 years ago

Does Clindum cover anaerobes?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Clindum covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Clindum work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Clindum 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. Clindum 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Clindum contain penicillin?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Clindum 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Clindum cause abdominal pain?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, in a few cases oral Clindum 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; CLeocin HCl® clindamycin hydrochloride

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 756-757

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 328-330

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