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Uniclid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Other than this, Uniclid has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Uniclid is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Uniclid as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Uniclid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Uniclid's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Uniclid related warnings talks about Uniclid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Uniclid are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Uniclid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Uniclid is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Uniclid 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Uniclid is used -
Mild
Is the use of Uniclid safe for pregnant women?
Uniclid can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Uniclid safe during breastfeeding?
Uniclid may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Uniclid, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Uniclid.
What is the effect of Uniclid on the Kidneys?
Uniclid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Uniclid on the Liver?
Side effects of Uniclid rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Uniclid on the Heart?
Using Uniclid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Uniclid 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 Uniclid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Uniclid habit forming or addictive?
Uniclid is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Uniclid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Uniclid only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Uniclid for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Uniclid
You can take Uniclid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Uniclid
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Uniclid.
Yes, Uniclid works in acne. It is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples) caused by Propionibacterium acnes and Cutibacterium acnes. The topical preparation of Uniclid has to be applied a thin layer on the affected area once daily or as advised by your doctor.
Yes, Uniclid 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 Uniclid as well or not.
Yes, oral Uniclid can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Uniclid along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Yes, a topical preparation of Uniclid 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.
No, Uniclid 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; CLeocin HCl® clindamycin hydrochloride
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