Clinlup 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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Is the use of Clinlup safe for pregnant women?
Clinlup has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Clinlup without medical advice.
Is the use of Clinlup safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Clinlup. Immediately discontinue Clinlup if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Clinlup on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Clinlup on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Clinlup on the Liver?
Clinlup has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Clinlup on the Heart?
Clinlup is completely safe for the heart.
Clinlup 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 Clinlup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clinlup habit forming or addictive?
Clinlup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Clinlup as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Clinlup should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Clinlup in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Clinlup
You can take Clinlup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clinlup
Information about the interaction of Clinlup and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, oral Clinlup 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.
Clinlup 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. Clinlup 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, Clinlup 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 Clinlup as well or not.
Yes, Clinlup can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
No, Clinlup 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; CLeocin HCl® clindamycin hydrochloride
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