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Clinzer Lotion is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Lotion. Secondary and off-label uses of Clinzer Lotion have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Clinzer Lotion depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Clinzer Lotion have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Clinzer Lotion normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Clinzer Lotion has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clinzer Lotion related warnings talks about Clinzer Lotion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Clinzer Lotion can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Clinzer Lotion in conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Liver Disease. The section on Clinzer Lotion contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Clinzer Lotion may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clinzer Lotion is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clinzer Lotion 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
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Is the use of Clinzer Lotion safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Clinzer safely.
Is the use of Clinzer Lotion safe during breastfeeding?
Clinzer does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clinzer Lotion on the Kidneys?
Clinzer may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clinzer Lotion on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Clinzer on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Clinzer Lotion on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Clinzer on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clinzer Lotion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clinzer Lotion habit forming or addictive?
Clinzer Lotion is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Clinzer Lotion
Taking Clinzer Lotion with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clinzer Lotion
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clinzer Lotion with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Clinzer on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Clinzer 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 Clinzer as well or not.
Yes, Clinzer covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.
Clinzer 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. Clinzer 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.
Yes, Clinzer is safe to use, if it is used in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as metallic taste, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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