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Clinka, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Gel. Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Clinka also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Clinka 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Clinka have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Clinka go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clinka is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Clinka related warnings talks about Clinka's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clinka contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Clinka with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clinka is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Clinka 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 Clinka is used -
Mild
Is the use of Clinka safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Clinka. If you are pregnant, do not take Clinka without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Clinka safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Clinka. If you see any side effects, stop taking Clinka immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Clinka again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Clinka on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Clinka on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Clinka on the Liver?
Clinka is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Clinka on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Clinka for the heart.
Clinka 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 Clinka unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clinka habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Clinka has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clinka will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Clinka should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clinka is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clinka
Taking Clinka with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clinka
Information about the interaction of Clinka and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Clinka 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.
Yes, oral Clinka can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Clinka along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Yes, a topical preparation of Clinka 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.
Yes, Clinka works in acne. It is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples) caused by Propionibacterium acnes and Cutibacterium acnes. The topical preparation of Clinka has to be applied a thin layer on the affected area once daily or as advised by your doctor.
Yes, Clinka can treat strep. It is used in the treatment of strep throat (pharyngitis) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.
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