
Clid 300mg Capsule
Clindamycin (300mg)
by Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
strip of 10 capsules
About this medicine
Clid 300mg 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. Clid 300mg 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
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Benefits
In treatment of Bacterial infections
Clid 300mg 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.
How it works
Clid 300mg 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.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Clid 300mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Common side effects
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Clid 300mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Clid 300mg 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 feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Clid 300mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
- DrivingSAFE
- Clid 300mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Clid 300mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clid 300mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Clid 300mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clid 300mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Clid 300mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Lincomycin
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Anti infectives
Frequently asked questions
How long does Clid 300mg Capsule take to work?
Usually, Clid 300mg 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 Clid 300mg Capsule cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Clid 300mg 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 Clid 300mg Capsule effective?
Clid 300mg 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 Clid 300mg Capsule too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
What if I don't get better after using Clid 300mg 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 Clid 300mg Capsule safe?
Clid 300mg 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 Clid 300mg Capsule when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Clid 300mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Is Clid 300mg Capsule effective?
Clid 300mg 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 Clid 300mg Capsule too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Salt composition
- Clindamycin (300mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 capsules
- Dosage form
- Capsule
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.

