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Clindum 600 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Clindum 600 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Clindum 600 Mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clindum 600 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Clindum 600 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clindum 600 Mg Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Clindum 600 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Clindum 600 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clindum 600 Mg Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Clindum 600 Mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Clindum 600 Mg Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Clindum 600 Mg Injection 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Clindum 600 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Clindum can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Clindum 600 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Clindum. Immediately discontinue Clindum if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Clindum 600 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Clindum on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Clindum 600 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Clindum rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Clindum 600 Mg Injection on the Heart?
Clindum is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clindum 600 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clindum 600 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Clindum 600 Mg Injection 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 Clindum 600 Mg Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Clindum 600 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clindum 600 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clindum 600 Mg Injection
It is safe to take Clindum 600 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clindum 600 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clindum 600 Mg Injection.
Yes, a topical preparation of Clindum 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.
Yes, Clindum covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.
Clindum 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. Clindum 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, Clindum 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, in a few cases oral Clindum 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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