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Clindy Benefits & Uses

Clindy is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Clindy 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

Clindy Related Warnings

Is the use of Clindy safe for pregnant women?

Clindy can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Clindy safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Clindy on the Kidneys?

Clindy may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Clindy on the Liver?

Side effects of Clindy rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Clindy on the Heart?

Clindy is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clindy with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Codeine

Amiodarone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Clindy Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Clindy

Is this Clindy habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Clindy has not been reported.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Clindy only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Clindy in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Clindy Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clindy

Taking Clindy with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clindy

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clindy

Question over 5 years ago

Does Clindy cover anaerobes?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Clindy work for acne?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Clindy work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Clindy contain penicillin?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Clindy treat strep?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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.