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Acleen 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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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acleen is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Acleen safe for pregnant women?
Acleen can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Acleen safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Acleen. If you see any side effects, stop taking Acleen immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Acleen again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Acleen on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Acleen on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Acleen on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Acleen on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Acleen on the Heart?
You can take Acleen without any fear of damage to the heart.
Acleen 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 Acleen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acleen habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Acleen.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Acleen since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Acleen only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Acleen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acleen
You can take Acleen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acleen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acleen with alcohol will be.
Yes, oral Acleen causes diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Acleen is not a steroid. It contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
No, Acleen 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, Acleen covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.
Yes, Acleen works in acne. It is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples) caused by Propionibacterium acnes and Cutibacterium acnes. The topical preparation of Acleen has to be applied a thin layer on the affected area once daily or as advised by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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