Generic Cleocin is a Powerful Antibiotic Drug

Working

It is primarily used to treat anaerobic bacterial infections. It has a bacteriostatic effect. It stops the bacterial growth by inhibiting the protein synthesis, which is a vital process for the survival of bacteria. The peak effect of this medicine is observed after an hour, post oral consumption. The effect can persists for the duration of four to six hours.

Dose

• This medication can be taken with or without food.
• The dose depends on your state of health.
• The usually prescribed dose is four times in a day.
• Maintain a gap of six hours between every dose.
• Take it with a full glass of water.
• Avoid lying down for at least 10 minutes after taking this medication.
• It is better to take this medicine same tine every day.
• Do not stopping taking this medicine until the full prescribed amount is finished.
• Doing so can result in antibiotic resistance.

Side Effects

The side effects observed after taking Generic Cleocin include-

• Scaly skin
• Black or tarry stools
• Chest pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Muscle or joint pain
• Irritated eyes
• Increased thirst

These side effects eventually subside after discontinuing the medication. However, if any of these above symptoms persists, call your doctor write away. This medication usually do not produce any serious side effects. However, if you experience any of the side effects including heart burn, joint pain, yellowing of skin and dark urine, contact your health care provider.

Precautions

• Before taking this medication, inform your doctor if you are allergic to its active component, Clindamycin.
• This antibiotic also contain some inactive ingredients, which can produce allergic reactions. So, consult your doctor.
• Also, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver disease, stomach ailments, allergic conditions, or any other medical problems.
• Interaction of this medication with alcohol is not known. So avoid alcohol consumption along with this medication.
• This medication interacts with medicines such as Gentamycin, Ethinyl Estradiol and Cholera vaccine. So inform your doctor if you are already taking these medications.
• This medication may cause live bacterial vaccines to not work well. Therefore, it is better to avoid immunizations while undergoing treatment with Generic Cleocin.
• Use this medication with caution in elderly people as these people as sensitive to the effects of this medicine, especially persistent diarrhea.

Warnings

• Before taking this medication, inform your doctor if you are allergic to its active component, Clindamycin.
• This antibiotic also contain some inactive ingredients, which can produce allergic reactions. So, consult your doctor.
• Also, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver disease, stomach ailments, allergic conditions, or any other medical problems.
• Interaction of this medication with alcohol is not known. So avoid alcohol consumption along with this medication.
• This medication interacts with medicines such as Gentamycin, Ethinyl Estradiol and Cholera vaccine. So inform your doctor if you are already taking these medications.
• This medication may cause live bacterial vaccines to not work well. Therefore, it is better to avoid immunizations while undergoing treatment with Generic Cleocin.
• Use this medication with caution in elderly people as these people as sensitive to the effects of this medicine, especially persistent diarrhea.

• If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking this medication.
• This medication is not for use in breast-feeding ladies as this medication can easily pass into the breast milk.
• Using Generic Cleocin for extended period of time can produce oral thrush or new vaginal infection in women.
• Before undergoing any surgery, inform your doctor that you are taking Generic Cleocin.
• Do not start, stop or change the dose without consulting the physician.
• If you missed the dose take it as soon as your remember.
• It is almost the time to take the next dose, skip the dose and take the next.
• Never take an extra dose to make up for a missed one.

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