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Klinz 300 MG Tablet

Manufactured byZydus Cadila
ContainsClindamycin
Description
Klinz 300 MG Tablet is a lincosamide antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, bones, joints, stomach, and intestine. It is also used in post-surgical conditions to avoid infections at the site of surgery. This tablet stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses. Common side effects of Klinz 300 MG Tablet are diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Use it cautiously in individuals with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon) due to the risk of severe diarrhoea. Klinz 300 MG Tablet should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are caused by bacteria. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment. You can take this medicine with or without food. For the ease of remembering, take it around the same time every day.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Klinz 300 MG Tablet

Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule
Pfizer Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Klinz 300 MG Tablet

  • Headache
  • Black or tarry stools
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Chest pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Increased thirst

Uses of Klinz 300 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Stomach and intestinal infections
  • Bacterial vaginitis
  • Bone and Joint infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    You will start to feel better in 2 to 3 days after taking clindamycin tablet. But finish your entire course of treatment, even if the condition gets better.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration of action for clindamycin tablet is not clinically determined.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Klinz 300 MG Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Klinz 300 MG Tablet is not known to cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women. If this antibiotic is the best way to treat your condition, then your doctor may prescribe at the safest dosage. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Klinz 300 MG Tablet is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very small amounts. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation. Baby should be observed for symptoms such as diarrhoea and yeast infection.

Allergy

Avoid taking Klinz 300 MG Tablet if you are previously allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Klinz 300 MG Tablet is not known to cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women. If this antibiotic is the best way to treat your condition, then your doctor may prescribe at the safest dosage. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Klinz 300 MG Tablet is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very small amounts. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation. Baby should be observed for symptoms such as diarrhoea and yeast infection.
General warnings

Diarrhoea

Klinz 300 MG Tablet can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Get emergency medical help if you experience severe diarrhoea that is watery or bloody. Call your pharmacist/doctor before taking anti-diarrhoeal medication.

Antibiotic resistance

Finish your entire course of treatment with Klinz 300 MG Tablet, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.

Skin reactions

Klinz 300 MG Tablet may cause serious skin reactions characterised by rash, peeling skin, swelling of your face or tongue, skin blisters in or around your nose, mouth, and eyes. Discontinue the medicine if these symptoms appear.

Impaired liver function

Patients with liver diseases need special consideration while taking Klinz 300 MG Tablet due to the risk of liver damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.

Impaired kidney function

Patients with kidney diseases need special consideration while taking Klinz 300 MG Tablet due to the risk of kidney damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Klinz 300 MG Tablet. And if a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.

Overdose

Seek medical emergency in case of an Klinz 300 MG Tablet overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Gentamicin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Live cholera vaccine

Verapamil

Cyclosporine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Klinz 300 MG Tablet as instructed by the doctor. Never take more than the prescribed dose. For the ease of remembering, take it around the same time every day. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Most common clindamycin tablet uses are mentioned on indications. Your doctor may sometimes prescribe this medicine for bacterial infections that are not mentioned above. Tablet clindamycin 300 mg, 150 mg and 600 mg are the available strengths for clindamycin tablet dosage form.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Klinz 300 MG Tablet works by stopping the bacterial protein synthesis that is essential for its growth. Thus it kills or stops the growth of bacteria.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Lincomycin derivatives, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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