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About Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's

Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's belongs to the class of ‘antibiotics’, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's will not work for viral infections, such as common cold and flu.

Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's contains 'Clindamycin' that works by preventing bacterial protein synthesis, leading to the inhibition of bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect that stops bacterial reproduction. Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens.

Take Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's as advised by a doctor. Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn, skin rash, and vaginal itching or discharge. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's. Let your doctor know if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema). Do not use Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's may affect vaccine activity. Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's

Bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow the tablet/capsule as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it.Oral liquid: Measure the liquid with a measuring cup and take it as advised by the doctor.

Medicinal Benefits

Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them. Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Heartburn
  • Skin rash
  • Vaginal itching or discharge 

Drug Warnings

Do not use Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's if you are allergic to any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema). Do not use Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's may affect vaccine activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's. Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's should be used in children only when prescribed by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClindamycinBotulinum toxin
Severe
ClindamycinKetoconazole
Severe

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ClindamycinBotulinum toxin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Taking Clivin-300 mg Capsule with Botulinum toxin can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clivin-300 mg Capsule with Botulinum toxin together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ClindamycinKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Coadministration of use of Clivin-300 mg Capsule with ketoconazole can increase the effects of Clivin-300 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clivin-300 mg Capsule can be taken with ketoconazole if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ClindamycinFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
When Clivin-300 mg Capsule is taken with Fosphenytoin, it can cause the body to process Clivin-300 mg Capsule faster.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clivin-300 mg Capsule and Fosphenytoin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any symptoms like sudden drowsiness, fatigue, confusion, itching, burning, or tingling sensation, abnormal body movements, or loss of coordination, make sure to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ClindamycinItraconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Concomitant use of Clivin-300 mg Capsule with itraconazole can reduce the metabolism and increase the levels of Clivin-300 mg Capsule in the body. This may increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clivin-300 mg Capsule can be taken with itraconazole if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ClindamycinCapreomycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Capreomycin with Clivin-300 mg Capsule can increase the risk of kidney or nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clivin-300 mg Capsule and Capreomycin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
ClindamycinAtracurium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Clivin-300 mg Capsule with Atracurium can increase the risk of muscle weakness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clivin-300 mg Capsule with Atracurium together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. "Clivin-300 mg Capsule can affect the muscles and nerves in your body. When used with other medications that also affect the muscles and nerves, it can cause a serious problem called neuromuscular blockade. If you have trouble breathing or can't breathe at all, please call your doctor right away." Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClindamycinBoceprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Boceprevir together with Clivin-300 mg Capsule can increase the effects of Clivin-300 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clivin-300 mg Capsule and Boceprevir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you have ongoing feelings of sickness, throwing up, having loose stools, or pain in your stomach, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClindamycinBalsalazide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Clivin-300 mg Capsule with Balsalazide may reduce the effectiveness of Balsalazide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clivin-300 mg Capsule can be taken with balsalazide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you have any concerns, the doctor may prescribe alternatives that do not interact, dose adjustment, or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ClindamycinIndinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Concomitant use of Clivin-300 mg Capsule with indinavir may increase the effects of Clivin-300 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clivin-300 mg Capsule can be taken with indinavir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhoea.
ClindamycinAmprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Amprenavir together with Clivin-300 mg Capsule can increase the effects of Clivin-300 mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Clivin-300 mg Capsule with Amprenavir can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have ongoing feelings of sickness, throwing up, having loose stools, or pain in your stomach, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include whole-grain foods like multigrain bread and brown rice in your diet. 
  • Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. 
  • Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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CLINDAMYCIN-300MGOther bacterial intestinal infections
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CLINDAMYCIN-300MGDisorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
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CLINDAMYCIN-300MGOther bacterial intestinal infections
Severe
How does the disease interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Almost all antibacterial medications have been associated with reports of Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD), formerly known as pseudomembranous colitis. It can vary from mild diarrhoea to deadly colitis.

How to manage the interaction:
Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) ranging from mild diarrhoea to colitis has been reported during treatment with antibacterial agents. Therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis and pseudomembranous colitis. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, and antibacterial treatment of C difficile is advised.
CLINDAMYCIN-300MGDisorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Benzyl alcohol is frequently used as a preservative in the formulation of multidose vials for parenteral medicines. Manufacturers of pharmaceuticals believe that using them in neonates, especially preterm and underweight newborns, is contraindicated. In low birth weight preterm newborns, the use of benzyl alcohol in bacteriostatic saline intravascular flush and endotracheal tube lavage solutions has been linked to mortality and serious respiratory and metabolic problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Parenteral medications containing benzyl alcohol as a preservative are contraindicated in neonates, particularly premature infants and infants of low birth weight.
CLINDAMYCIN-300MGOther diseases of liver
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
The liver is the primary site of Clivin-300 mg Capsule metabolism. Patients with significantly impaired hepatic function may have a rise in the blood concentration of Clivin-300 mg Capsule and a prolongation of the half-life. Additionally, the drug's usage may result in abnormal liver enzyme levels and jaundice. Patients with liver problems should receive Clivin-300 mg Capsule therapy with caution. When given every 8 hours, dosage modifications might not be required. However, with high-dose therapy, serum concentrations should be observed, and during prolonged therapy, regular liver function tests should be carried out.

How to manage the interaction:
Clivin-300 mg Capsule is primarily metabolized by the liver. Therapy with Clivin-300 mg Capsule should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Serum concentrations should be monitored during high-dose therapy, and periodic liver function tests should be performed during prolonged therapy.
CLINDAMYCIN-300MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Clivin-300 mg Capsule is partially removed by the kidney. Clivin-300 mg Capsule should be used with caution in individuals with significantly impaired renal function. Dosage changes are probably to be required. Serum Clivin-300 mg Capsule concentrations should be monitored throughout high-dose therapy, and renal function tests should be conducted on a regular basis during extended medication.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy with Clivin-300 mg Capsule should be administered cautiously in patients with severely impaired renal function. Serum Clivin-300 mg Capsule concentrations should be monitored during high-dose therapy, and periodic renal function tests should be performed during prolonged therapy.
CLINDAMYCIN-300MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Clivin-300 mg Capsule:
Clivin-300 mg Capsule is partially removed by the kidney. Clivin-300 mg Capsule should be used with caution in individuals with significantly impaired renal function. Dosage changes are probably to be required. Serum Clivin-300 mg Capsule concentrations should be monitored throughout high-dose therapy, and renal function tests should be conducted on a regular basis during extended medication.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy with Clivin-300 mg Capsule should be administered cautiously in patients with severely impaired renal function. Serum Clivin-300 mg Capsule concentrations should be monitored during high-dose therapy, and periodic renal function tests should be performed during prolonged therapy.

FAQs

Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.

Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema).

Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's if you are due to undergo any vaccinations.

Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's may cause abnormal liver function tests as one of its side effects. Please consult your doctor before starting Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's if you have any history of liver problems.

It is recommended to complete the course of Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and stopping it midway may lead to recurring infections.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's. Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own.

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Special Advise

  • Liver function monitoring (Liver function tests) is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
  • Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during the usage of antibiotics. Please consult your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea.
  • Coagulation (blood clotting) tests are recommended when Clivin-300 mg Capsule 10's is used along with anticoagulants.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have a thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, fatigue, and tiredness. Untreated bacterial infections may lead to serious life-threatening conditions like sepsis.

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