Clindamycin MIP
This medicine is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections in different parts of the body.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Clindamycin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
MIP Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not chew them.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults and young people over 14 years is 1.8 grams of clindamycin.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain, feeling sick (nausea), throwing up (vomiting), and loose stools (diarrhea).
RARE
- •Serious bowel inflammation with watery diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, or bloody stools; inflammation of the esophagus, tongue, or mouth.
- •Changes in blood tests, such as low levels of platelets or white blood cells.
- •Drug fever; severe allergic reactions including swelling (face, throat, limbs), difficulty breathing, or shock.
- •Muscle weakness (due to blocked nerve signals); changes in taste or smell; dizziness, headache.
- •Temporary increase in liver enzymes (shown in blood tests); temporary liver inflammation with yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice).
- •Skin rashes resembling measles, itching, hives, and swelling; severe skin reactions with blisters or peeling; vaginal discharge.
- •Swelling or inflammation of the joints.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin, or any other ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney, nerve, or muscle problems, or have had bowel diseases.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience severe allergic reactions like swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing, or shock.
- If you get severe watery diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, or bloody stools, stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor right away. Do not take anti-diarrhea medication.
- For long-term use (more than 3 weeks), your doctor will check your blood and organ functions regularly.
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- This medicine is not for treating viral infections (like colds) or meningitis (brain lining infection).
- Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better, to prevent the infection from returning.