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Clindy 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 Clindy safe for pregnant women?
Clindy 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 Clindy safe during breastfeeding?
Clindy may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Clindy, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Clindy.
What is the effect of Clindy on the Kidneys?
Clindy rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clindy on the Liver?
Clindy may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Clindy on the Heart?
You can take Clindy without any fear of damage to the heart.
Clindy 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 Clindy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clindy habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Clindy.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clindy does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Clindy is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Clindy is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clindy
Taking Clindy with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clindy
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clindy with alcohol will be.
Yes, Clindy covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.
Yes, Clindy works in acne. It is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples) caused by Propionibacterium acnes and Cutibacterium acnes. The topical preparation of Clindy has to be applied a thin layer on the affected area once daily or as advised by your doctor.
Clindy 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. Clindy 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.
No, Clindy 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.
Yes, Clindy 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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