Clenchin

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Clenchin Benefits & Uses

Clenchin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Clenchin Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Pimples (Acne)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area
  • Dosage Form: Gel
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Pimples (Acne)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area
  • Dosage Form: Gel
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Pimples (Acne)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area
  • Dosage Form: Gel
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Clenchin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clenchin is used -

Moderate

Mild

Clenchin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Clenchin safe for pregnant women?


    Clenchin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Clenchin safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Clenchin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Clenchin on the Kidneys?


    Clenchin rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Clenchin on the Liver?


    Clenchin is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Clenchin on the Heart?


    Using Clenchin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Clenchin with Other Drugs

Clenchin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Clenchin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clenchin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Clenchin

  • Is this Clenchin habit forming or addictive?


    Clenchin does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Clenchin since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Clenchin only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Clenchin for mental disorders.

    No

Clenchin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Clenchin


    You can take Clenchin with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Clenchin


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clenchin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Clenchin

Question over 4 years ago

Does Clenchin cover anaerobes?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Clenchin covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Clenchin cause dry skin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, a topical preparation of Clenchin 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Clenchin work for acne?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Clenchin works in acne. It is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples) caused by Propionibacterium acnes and Cutibacterium acnes.  The topical preparation of Clenchin has to be applied a thin layer on the affected area once daily or as advised by your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Clenchin work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Clenchin 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. Clenchin 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Clenchin treat UTI?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Clenchin 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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

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