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Clincitop is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Clincitop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Clincitop 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 Clincitop safe for pregnant women?
Clincitop has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Clincitop without medical advice.
Is the use of Clincitop safe during breastfeeding?
Clincitop may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Clincitop, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Clincitop.
What is the effect of Clincitop on the Kidneys?
Clincitop rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clincitop on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Clincitop on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Clincitop on the Heart?
Using Clincitop does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Clincitop 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 Clincitop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clincitop habit forming or addictive?
Clincitop does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Clincitop since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clincitop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Clincitop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clincitop
Taking Clincitop with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clincitop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clincitop with alcohol will be.
No, Clincitop 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.
Yes, Clincitop can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Clincitop contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.
Yes, in a few cases oral Clincitop may cause abdominal pain. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of abdominal pain is unknown. If you are experiencing abdominal pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take a mild painkiller such as paracetamol.
Clincitop 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 Clincitop is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).
Yes, Clincitop covers MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is effective against not just MRSA infection but also to penicillin-susceptible strains such as Streptococcus pneumoniae.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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