Clinex (Clindamycin)

Therapeutic Group : Antibiotic

Presentation:

Clinex-150 Capsule: Each capsule contains Clindamycin Hydrochloride USP equivalent to Clindamycin 150 mg.
Clinex-300 Capsule: Each capsule contains Clindamycin Hydrochloride USP equivalent to Clindamycin 300 mg.
Clinex Lotion: Each ml lotion contains Clindamycin Phosphate USP equivalent to Clindamycin 10 mg.

Dosage & Administration:

Clinex Capsule: Adults: Serious infections—150 to 300 mg every 6 hours. More severe infections—300 to 450 mg every 6 hours.

Clinex Lotion:Cleanse the face or affected area gently with warm water or soap as recommended by the physician. After the skin is dried, apply a thin film of Clinex lotion to the affected areas twice daily, in the morning and in the evening. Do not wash within three hours after using lotion. The treatment period is usually 6 weeks or as advised by the physician.

Patient information for Clinex Lotion:
1.This medication is to be used as directed by physician. It is for external use only.
2.Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth and other mucous membranes.
3.Wash hands immediately after use.
4.Patients should report any sign of local adverse reactions or abdominal pain or diarrhoea to the physician.

Contrainidications:

Clindamycin is contraindicated in patients previously found to be sensitive to clindamycin or any of the ingredients of this product.

Warning & Precautions:

Clindamycin should be prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis and in atopic individuals. Moreover, Clindamycin should be performed in conjunction with antibiotic therapy in surgical procedures.

Side effects:

The side effects have been reported with the use of Clindamycin are abdominal pain, oesophagitis and oesophagial ulcer, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, pruritus, dryness, erythema, burning, peeling, oily skin, itching, skin rashes & urticaria.

Drug interaction:

Clindamycin has been shown to have neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients receiving such agents. Antagonism has been demonstrated between clindamycin and erythromycin in vitro. Because of possible clinical significance, these two drugs should not be administered concurrently.

Use in special groups:

Use in pregnancy: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. So this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Use in pregnancy: Clindamycin has been reported to appear in breast milk. Therefore, it is not recommended for nursing mothers if not clearly needed.

Use in geriatric patients: Dose adjustment of Clindamycin is not necessary.

Packing:

Clinex-150 Capsule: Each box contains 50’s capsules in blister pack.
Clinex Capsule: Each box contains 30’s capsules in blister pack.
Clinex Lotion: Each bottle contains 25 lotion.