Clinoxid, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Gel, Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Clinoxid also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Clinoxid depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Clinoxid as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Clinoxid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Clinoxid is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Clinoxid has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Clinoxid related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clinoxid contraindications section.
Additionally, Clinoxid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clinoxid is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Clinoxid 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 |
| Geriatric |
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| Adult |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clinoxid is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Clinoxid safe for pregnant women?
Clinoxid can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Clinoxid safe during breastfeeding?
Clinoxid may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Clinoxid, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Clinoxid.
What is the effect of Clinoxid on the Kidneys?
Clinoxid rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clinoxid on the Liver?
Side effects of Clinoxid rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Clinoxid on the Heart?
Using Clinoxid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Clinoxid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clinoxid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clinoxid habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clinoxid is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Clinoxid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clinoxid only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Clinoxid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Clinoxid
It is safe to take Clinoxid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clinoxid
Information about the interaction of Clinoxid and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Clinoxid 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 Clinoxid as well or not.
No, Clinoxid 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.
No, Clinoxid 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.
No, Clinoxid is not a steroid. It contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Oral Clinoxid can be taken with or without food because food does not have any effect on the absorption of this drug. The topical gel of Clinoxid should be applied as a thin layer once daily on the affected area or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with colitis and improper kidney or liver function.
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