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Clinderm Benefits & Uses

Clinderm is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Clinderm 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

Clinderm Related Warnings

Is the use of Clinderm safe for pregnant women?

Clinderm 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 Clinderm safe during breastfeeding?

Clinderm can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Clinderm on the Kidneys?

Clinderm rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Clinderm on the Liver?

Side effects of Clinderm rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Clinderm on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Clinderm for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clinderm with Other Drugs

Clinderm 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

Clinderm Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Clinderm

Is this Clinderm habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Clinderm has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Clinderm as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Clinderm should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Clinderm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Clinderm Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clinderm

It is safe to take Clinderm with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clinderm

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clinderm.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clinderm

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Clinderm 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, Clinderm 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 about 5 years ago

Does Clinderm contain penicillin?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Clinderm 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 over 4 years ago

Can Clinderm treat bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

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

Yes, Clinderm can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Clinderm contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Clinderm work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Clinderm 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. Clinderm 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 Clinderm cover anaerobes?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Clinderm covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.