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Convoy Benefits & Uses

Convoy is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Convoy 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

Convoy Related Warnings

Is the use of Convoy safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Convoy without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Convoy safe during breastfeeding?

Convoy does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Convoy on the Kidneys?

There is no research available on the side effects of Convoy on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Convoy on the Liver?

Information about safety of Convoy for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Convoy on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Convoy on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Convoy with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Amphotericin B

Convoy Contraindications

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

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Convoy

Is this Convoy habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Convoy has not been reported.

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

After taking Convoy, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Convoy can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Convoy only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Convoy for mental disorders.

No

Convoy Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Convoy

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Convoy with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Convoy

Information about the interaction of Convoy and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Convoy

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Convoy on my own without doctors advice?

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

Discontinuing Convoy on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Convoy 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, Convoy 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Convoy if i am allergic to penicillin?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Convoy can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use a patch test to determine whether you are allergic to Convoy as well or not.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Convoy?

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

Convoy 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 Convoy is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).

Question about 5 years ago

Does Convoy contain penicillin?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Convoy 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.