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Read drug prescription

It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson before taking it.

What is Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson

Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson is used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria.
Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson may also be used for purposes not listed in Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson guide.

Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson can cause diarrhea, which may be severe or lead to serious, life-threatening intestinal problems. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop using Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson and call your doctor.
Call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Infection:

Oral:
Serious infection: 150 to 300 mg orally every 6 hours
More severe infection: 300 to 450 mg orally every 6 hours
Parenteral:
Serious infection: 600 to 1,200 mg via IV infusion or IM injection per day, in 2 to 4 equally divided doses
Severe infection: 1,200 to 2,700 mg via IV infusion or IM injection per day, in 2 to 4 equally divided doses
More severe infection: Up to 4,800 mg via IV infusion per day
Comments:
-A single IM injection greater than 600 mg is not recommended
-A single 1 hour IV infusion greater than 1,200 mg is not recommended
-In the treatment of anaerobic infections, parenteral Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson should be used initially and then patients changed to oral therapy when clinically appropriate.
-Clindamycin should be reserved for penicillin-allergic patients or other patients for whom a penicillin is not appropriate.
-Combination therapy with additional antibiotics may be required according to standard treatment protocols. Treatment should be guided by culture and susceptibility studies.
Uses:
Serious infections caused by susceptible organisms:
-Staphylococci, streptococci, and pneumococci, including serious respiratory tract infections and skin and soft tissue infections
-Anaerobes, including serious respiratory tract infections, serious skin and soft tissue infections, septicemia, intraabdominal infections, and infections of the female pelvis and genital tract.
-Bone and joint infections including acute hematogenous osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus and as adjunctive therapy in the surgical treatment of chronic bone and joint infections

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Infection:

Oral:
Body weight 10 kg or less:
Minimum recommended dose: 37.5 mg orally three times a day
Body weight 11 kg or more:
Serious infection: 8 to 12 mg/kg orally per day, in 3 to 4 equally divided doses
Severe infection: 13 to 16 mg/kg orally per day, in 3 to 4 equally divided doses
More severe infection: 17 to 25 mg/kg orally per day, in 3 to 4 equally divided doses
An alternate regimen:
Serious infection: 8 to 16 mg/kg orally per day, in 3 to 4 equally divided doses
More severe infection: 16 to 20 mg/kg orally per day, in 3 to 4 equally divided doses
Parenteral:
Up to 1 month of age: 15 to 20 mg/kg via IV infusion per day in 3 to 4 equally divided doses; the lower dose may be sufficient for small premature neonates.
1 month to 16 years:
Body weight dosing: 20 to 40 mg/kg via IV infusion or IM injection per day, in 3 to 4 equally divided doses. The higher doses would be used for more severe infections
Body surface area dosing:
Serious infection: 350 mg/m2 via IV infusion or IM injection per day
Severe infection: 450 mg/m2 via IV infusion or IM injection per day
17 years or older: Usual adult dose
Duration: At least 10 days for beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections
Comments:
-A single IM injection greater than 600 mg is not recommended
-A single 1 hour IV infusion greater than 1,200 mg is not recommended
-Parenteral therapy can be changed to oral therapy as clinically indicated.
-Clindamycin should be reserved for penicillin-allergic patients or other patients for whom a penicillin is not appropriate.
-Combination therapy with additional antibiotics may be required according to standard treatment protocols. Treatment should be guided by culture and susceptibility studies.
Uses:
Serious infections caused by susceptible organisms:
-Staphylococci, streptococci, and pneumococci, including serious respiratory tract infections and skin and soft tissue infections
-Anaerobes, including serious respiratory tract infections, serious skin and soft tissue infections, septicemia, intraabdominal infections, and infections of the female pelvis and genital tract.
-Bone and joint infections including acute hematogenous osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus and as adjunctive therapy in the surgical treatment of chronic bone and joint infections

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.

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10 gm10 gm$0.67
1 % w/w x 10g $0.67
ACNERIS CREAM 1 tube(s) (10 GM cream each) $0.67Psycormedies
Acneris NA Cream $0.67Psycormedies
ACNERIS topical gel 1 % w/w x 10g $0.67Psycorem
Acneris Skin 10 gm Gel $0.67
Acneris 1% w/w GEL / 10g $0.67
ACNERIS topical gel 1 % w/w x 20g $1.05Psycorem
Acnesol Skin 25 ml Lotion $0.76
ACNESOL 1% SOLUTION 1 bottle(s) (30 ML solution each) $0.90Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
ACNESOL 1% W/W GEL 1 tube(s) (20 GM gel each) $1.02Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
600 mg1 $2.04
1 %1 $72.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 %60 g$45.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mg64 $64.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mg96 $89.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mg100 $173.25Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
150 mg100 $458.02USA
150 mg112 $146.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 %1 $56.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
300 mg60 $129.99Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
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300 mg100 $329.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
300 mg100 $329.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
300 mg100 $332.29Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
75 mg75 cream$178.06USA
300 mg x 1's $0.19
300 mg x 2ml $0.42
Clid 20 gm Gel $0.63
Clid 150mg CAP / 1 $0.10
CLINRED GEL 1 tube(s) (20 GM gel each) $1.25Encore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
CLINRED topical gel 1 % x 20g $1.25Encore
Clinred 1% T-GEL / 20g $1.25
Clinred 1% w/w Gel $1.36Encore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
300 mg x 4's $1.96
CLINSOF cap 300 mg x 4's $1.96East West
Clinsof 300mg CAP / 4 $1.96
Clinsof 150 mg Capsule $0.35
Clinsof 300 mg Capsule $0.49
150 mg x 4's $1.39
CLINSOF cap 150 mg x 4's $1.39East West
Clinsof 150mg CAP / 4 $1.39
150 mg100 ml$640.55Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
Ethidan 150 mg x 60's $13.69
Ethidan 300 mg x 60's $23.68
Infex 200mg Tablet $0.15Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
INFEX 200 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.47Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Infex 50mg Tablet $0.04Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
INFEX 50MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $0.41Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Infex 100mg Tablet $0.07Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
INFEX 100MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $0.68Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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References

  1. "Clindamycin". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. "Clindamycin". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0119... (accessed August 28, 2018).
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Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson - Frequently asked Questions

Can Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

What other drugs will affect Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson?

Other drugs may interact with Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Who should not take Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson?

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson or lincomycin.

To make sure Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

FDA pregnancy category B. Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Do not give a Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson injection to a child without medical advice. Injectable Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson contains an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in very young infants or premature babies. Do not allow an older child to use this medicine without supervision of an adult.

How should I take Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Take the capsule with a full glass of water to keep it from irritating your throat.

Measure the oral liquid with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson is sometimes given as an injection into a muscle, or injected into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use injections at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, IV tubing, and other items used to inject the medicine.

Use a disposable needle only once. Follow any state or local laws about throwing away used needles and syringes. Use a puncture-proof "sharps" disposal container. Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.

To make sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects, you may need frequent medical tests during treatment.

Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Protect the injectable medicine from high heat.

Do not store the oral liquid in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused oral liquid after 2 weeks.

Can Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Clindamycin Hydrochloride Watson be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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