Pledgaclin: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredient in Pledgaclin is Clindamycin. Pledgaclin is an antibiotic given to treat bacterial infections, vaginal infections and severe acne. Pledgaclin 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. Pledgaclin may also be used for certain skin infections including acne.

PLEDGACLIN SIDE EFFECTS

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

PLEDGACLIN WARNING

Pledgaclin 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 Pledgaclin including topical and vaginal cream can cause colitis. For that reason, Pledgaclin should only be given in serious conditions that cannot be treated by other antibiotics.

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

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

Avoid sexual intercourse while using the Pledgaclin vaginal cream.

PLEDGACLIN AND PREGNANCY

Pledgaclin 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 Pledgaclin.

PLEDGACLIN 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).

PLEDGACLIN OVERDOSE

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

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