Clindatime 300 Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Mankind Pharma Ltd
Active Ingredient	Clindamycin (300mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Lincomycin
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Lincosamides
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	541

FAQ

What if I don't get better after using Clindatime 300?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Is Clindatime 300 effective?

Clindatime 300 is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Clindatime 300 too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can the use of Clindatime 300 cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Clindatime 300 can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Is Clindatime 300 effective?

Can I stop taking Clindatime 300 when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Clindatime 300 and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Is Clindatime 300 safe?

Clindatime 300 is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.

How long does Clindatime 300 take to work?

Usually, Clindatime 300 starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if you forget to take Clindatime Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Clindatime 300, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Clindatime 300 Capsule Reviews

Clindatime 300 is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), throat, stomach, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, and teeth.

Clindatime 300 works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is best taken with food, take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

How Clindatime 300 Capsule Works

Clindatime 300 is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

How to Use Clindatime 300 Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Clindatime 300 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Clindatime 300 Capsule

In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Clindatime 300 is a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of lungs (pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Uses of Clindatime 300 Capsule

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Clindatime 300 Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Clindatime 300 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Clindatime 300. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Clindatime 300 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^SAFE

Clindatime 300 does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Clindatime 300 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clindatime 300 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Clindatime 300 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clindatime 300 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you start treatment with this antibiotic.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Your doctor has prescribed Clindatime 300 to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Stop taking Clindatime 300 and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

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