Kemycin 600mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Kestrel Lifesciences
Active Ingredient	Clindamycin (600mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Lincomycin
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Lincosamides
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	762

FAQ

Can the use of Kemycin 600mg cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Kemycin 600mg 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 Kemycin 600mg effective?

Kemycin 600mg 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 Kemycin 600mg too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Is Kemycin 600mg effective?

What if I don't get better after using Kemycin 600mg?

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.

How long does Kemycin 600mg take to work?

Usually, Kemycin 600mg starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Is Kemycin 600mg safe?

Kemycin 600mg 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 is Kemycin 600mg administered?

Kemycin 600mg is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Kemycin 600mg.

What if you forget to take Kemycin Injection?

If you miss a dose of Kemycin 600mg, 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.

Kemycin 600mg Injection Reviews

Kemycin 600mg is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

Kemycin 600mg works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. 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 pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, abdominal pain, maculopapular rash, thrombophlebitis, and abnormal liver function test. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection; 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 Kemycin 600mg Injection Works

Kemycin 600mg 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 Kemycin 600mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Kemycin 600mg Injection

In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Kemycin 600mg 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 Kemycin 600mg Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Kemycin 600mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Kemycin 600mg is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Kemycin 600mg 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

Kemycin 600mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Kemycin 600mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kemycin 600mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kemycin 600mg. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Kemycin 600mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kemycin 600mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

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.
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.
Stop taking Kemycin 600mg and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Your doctor has prescribed Kemycin 600mg to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
It is given as an injection into muscles or directly into veins under the supervision of a doctor.

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