Cliden 300 Capsule

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 03 Nov 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)

Cliden 300 Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), throat, stomach, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, and teeth.

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General Information

Contains

Clindamycin (300mg)

Marketer

Lee Chem Biotech Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Cliden 300 Capsule works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is best taken with food, take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Cliden Capsule

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Cliden Capsule

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cliden 300 Capsule is a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of lungs (pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Cliden Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cliden

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Nausea

How to use Cliden Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cliden 300 Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Cliden Capsule works

Cliden 300 Capsule is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Cliden 300 Capsule to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you start treatment with this antibiotic.
Stop taking Cliden 300 Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cliden 300 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cliden 300 Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cliden 300 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Cliden 300 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cliden 300 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cliden 300 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Cliden 300 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cliden 300 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cliden 300 Capsule take to work?

Usually, Cliden 300 Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Can the use of Cliden 300 Capsule cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Cliden 300 Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Is Cliden 300 Capsule effective?

Cliden 300 Capsule is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Cliden 300 Capsule too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

What if I don't get better after using Cliden 300 Capsule?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Is Cliden 300 Capsule safe?

Cliden 300 Capsule is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.

Can I stop taking Cliden 300 Capsule when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Cliden 300 Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Is Cliden 300 Capsule effective?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Lincomycin

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Lincosamides

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References

MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1534-35.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 801-802.
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I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

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Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

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Marketer details

Name: Lee Chem Biotech Pvt Ltd
Address: 100 Cinemox Kanakya, Mira road (E), Thane, Mumbai.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cliden 300 Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Cliden 300 Capsule

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Cliden Capsule

Benefits of Cliden Capsule

Side effects of Cliden Capsule

How to use Cliden Capsule

How Cliden Capsule works

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cliden 300 Capsule take to work?

Can the use of Cliden 300 Capsule cause diarrhea?

Is Cliden 300 Capsule effective?

What if I don't get better after using Cliden 300 Capsule?

Is Cliden 300 Capsule safe?

Can I stop taking Cliden 300 Capsule when I feel better?

Is Cliden 300 Capsule effective?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

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