Canloz is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Canloz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Canloz 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Canloz is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Canloz safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Canloz in pregnant women.
Is the use of Canloz safe during breastfeeding?
Canloz does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Canloz on the Kidneys?
Canloz is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Canloz on the Liver?
Canloz is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Canloz on the Heart?
You can take Canloz without any fear of damage to the heart.
Canloz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Canloz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Canloz habit forming or addictive?
Canloz is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Canloz will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Canloz only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Canloz for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Canloz
You can take Canloz with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Canloz
You may consume alcohol while taking Canloz. But caution is still important.
Yes, in a few cases oral Canloz 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.
Yes, a topical preparation of Canloz 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.
Canloz 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. Canloz 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.
Canloz 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 Canloz is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).
No, Canloz does not cause a headache. It has not been reported by the patient's who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing a headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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