Cleocin

Cleocin treats bacterial infections.

Drug use

A lincomycin antibiotic, Cleocin acts on the bacteria and kills it.

How taken

You should have to follow strictly the prescription and do not deviate from your doctor’s direction while taking Cleocin medicine. An oral drug, Cleocin can be taken in empty stomach and also with food. The drug has to be taken with a full glass of water.

When taking the medicine, keep a tab on the dosage and also the timing. For better results, it is better to take the drug at the same time every day. If you want to get complete relief from the infections, complete the whole course. If you stop in the mid of a Cleocin medication, there are chances that the infections may come back. Moreover, it can also become difficult for treating the infection at a later stage.

It is also advised not to take larger amounts of Cleocin drug and also not to take it for longer periods. Larger doses and long term use of the drug may lead to second infection.

Missed dose

If a dose of Cleocin is missed, you can take it as soon as you realise it. But if it is time for your scheduled dosage, do not take the missed one. Always take care that you do not go for a double dose.

In case you have taken an overdose of Cleocin medicine, call the doctor without further delay.

More information

Before your doctor goes for giving you Cleocin, you have to tell your doctor about all your health related issues. You r doctor should have to know about all your health related issues so that he can take an appropriate decision on the medication.

Better inform the physician about all your allergies to any food, drugs or any substance. The doctors may not prescribe Cleocin if you are allergic to any ingredient in Cleocin.

Your doctor should also know if you have a history of liver issues, diarrhoea and stomach/bowel problems.

Pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers should have to discuss with the doctor about all the risks involved in taking the drug during that periods.

Elderly persons should have to take Cleocin medicine with caution, as they are more prone to its side effects. The drug is normally not prescribed for children below ten years but in case the drug is prescribed, one should have to be very cautious.

Warnings

Certain medicines are known to interact with Cleocin. So it is better to inform the physician about all the medicines, especially Nondepolarizing muscle relaxants or succinylcholine (Cleocin may increase their side effects) and Erythromycin (Cleocin 's effect may be decreased).

Side effects

Some of the most common side effects include vomiting, mild diarrhoea and nausea.

Some persons may also come across severe allergic reactions like rashes, swelling and hives.

Chest tightness, decreased urination, bloody/tarry stools, joint pain, red/swollen/ blistered skin, severe diarrhoea, stomach cramps, unusual vaginal discharge and yellowing of skin/eyes are some of the severe side effects that come with Cleocin. If you come across any of the above-mentioned symptoms, do not delay in contacting the doctor.