Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Oral Clid (Bennet) can be taken with or without food because food does not have any effect on the absorption of this drug. The topical gel of Clid (Bennet) should be applied as a thin layer once daily on the affected area or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with colitis and improper kidney or liver function.

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, a topical preparation of Clid (Bennet) 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.

Dr. Keshu Lal Damor MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Clid (Bennet) can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Clid (Bennet) contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Clid (Bennet) 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. Clid (Bennet) 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.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Clid (Bennet) covers MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is effective against not just MRSA infection but also to penicillin-susceptible strains such as Streptococcus pneumoniae.