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Rakcen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Lotion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. The alternative uses of Rakcen have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rakcen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Rakcen have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Rakcen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rakcen is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Rakcen related warnings talks about Rakcen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Rakcen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Rakcen have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Rakcen is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Rakcen 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 Rakcen is used -
Mild
Is the use of Rakcen safe for pregnant women?
Rakcen should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Rakcen safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Rakcen. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Rakcen on the Kidneys?
Rakcen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rakcen on the Liver?
Rakcen is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Rakcen on the Heart?
Rakcen is completely safe for the heart.
Rakcen 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 Rakcen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rakcen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rakcen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Rakcen will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Rakcen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Rakcen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rakcen
You can take Rakcen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rakcen
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Rakcen.
Rakcen 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. Rakcen 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, oral Rakcen can be taken with ibuprofen. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ibuprofen then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Rakcen covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.
Rakcen is a brand name of clindamycin and it comes in form of the capsule, injection, and topical gel. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, strep throat, and pelvic inflammatory disease. The topical gel of Rakcen is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).
Yes, Rakcen 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.
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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 756-757
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 328-330
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; CLeocin HCl® clindamycin hydrochloride
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 756-757
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 328-330
