Clindets: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Clindets is an antibiotic given to treat bacterial infections, vaginal infections and severe acne. Clindets inhibits the production of protein that anaerobic bacteria need for growth and multiplying. Anaerobic bacteria do not need oxygen to reproduce and are found in abscesses, wounds, tooth infection and infections of the female genital tract. Clindets may also be used for certain skin infections including acne.

CLINDETS SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Clindets are diarrhea, colitis, cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Rare side effects of Clindets are itching, rash, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin, and joined pain. Common side effects of Topical Clindets include dry skin, redness, oily skin, burning and itching. For rare topical side effects of Clindets, see Warning. Common side effects of Clindets vaginal cream are inflamed cervix, vaginitis and irritation. For rare side effects of Clindets vaginal cream, see Warning.

CLINDETS WARNING

Clindets can cause a severe and sometimes fatal intestinal disorder known as colitis. Signs of colitis are diarrhea, bloody, pencil-shape stool, and abdominal cramps. Any form of Clindets including topical and vaginal cream can cause colitis. For that reason, Clindets should only be given in serious conditions that cannot be treated by other antibiotics.

Clindets should be given with caution if you have kidney or liver disease.

Avoid using Clindets if you are allergic to it or lincomycin.

Avoid sexual intercourse while using the Clindets vaginal cream.

CLINDETS AND PREGNANCY

Clindets does cross the fetus. If you are or planning to be pregnant, discuss with your doctor, its potential risks versus its benefits before using the drug. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Clindets.

CLINDETS AND DOSES

Capsules :

Adult :
150-450 mg every 6 hours.
Children :
3.5-11 mg/lb. of body weight/ 3-4 doses a day.

Foam :

Apply enough with fingertips to cover the infected area and massage until foam disappears.

Suppositories :

Insert 1 per day for 3 successive days.

Topical Lotion :

Wash and dry the skin before applying the lotion. Apply enough to form a thin coat twice daily.

Vaginal Cream :

Insert 1 applicator worth at bedtime for 7 days. (Exception: Clindesse requires only 1 at any time during the day).

CLINDETS OVERDOSE

Clindets overdose symptoms include severe diarrhea and heightened side effect symptoms. In case of Clindets overdose, seek medical attention right away.

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