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Oraface Gel is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Oraface Gel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Oraface Gel 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 Oraface Gel is used -
Mild
Is the use of Oraface Gel safe for pregnant women?
Oraface Gel has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Oraface Gel without medical advice.
Is the use of Oraface Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Oraface Gel can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Oraface Gel on the Kidneys?
Oraface Gel rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oraface Gel on the Liver?
Oraface Gel has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Oraface Gel on the Heart?
Oraface Gel is completely safe for the heart.
Oraface Gel 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 Oraface Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oraface Gel habit forming or addictive?
Oraface Gel is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Oraface Gel does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Oraface Gel is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oraface Gel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Oraface Gel
Taking Oraface Gel with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oraface Gel
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Oraface Gel and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Oraface Gel 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.
No, Oraface Gel 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.
Discontinuing Oraface Gel 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, Oraface Gel covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.
Oral Oraface Gel can be taken with or without food because food does not have any effect on the absorption of this drug. The topical gel of Oraface Gel 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; CLeocin HCl® clindamycin hydrochloride
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April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 328-330
