{"id":6881,"date":"2021-02-01T08:08:15","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T08:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6881"},"modified":"2021-06-07T07:12:01","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T07:12:01","slug":"clindamycin-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/clindamycin-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Clindamycin Actavis &#8211; Clindamycin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n150 mg and 300 mg&nbsp;hard capsules&nbsp;<br>clindamycin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Clindamycin Actavis is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clindamycin Actavis contains the active substance clindamycin and is part of a group of medicines called&nbsp;antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clindamycin Actavis is used to treat the following&nbsp;infections&nbsp;in adults and children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>stomach infections<\/li><li>serious&nbsp;infection&nbsp;caused by certain types of bacteria (anaerobic bacteria)<\/li><li>skin and soft tissue infections<\/li><li>tonsillitis<\/li><li>dental infections<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clindamycin contained in Clindamycin Actavis may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Clindamycin Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Clindamycin Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin (another&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Clindamycin Actavis.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.&nbsp;Your doctor may need to monitor the amount of clindamycin in your blood and change the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to use Clindamycin Actavis for a long time, your doctor may want to do regular tests on your liver, kidneys, and blood.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you develop severe or persistent bloody diarrhea during or after treatment with Clindamycin Actavis,&nbsp;<strong>tell your doctor immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;as treatment may need to be stopped.&nbsp;This may be a sign of an intestinal inflammation (pseudomembranous&nbsp;colitis&nbsp;) that may occur as a result of treatment with&nbsp;antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Clindamycin Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may affect the way this medicine works, or this medicine may cause a weaker effect of other medicines used at the same time.&nbsp;These medicines are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>erythromycin, an&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;used to treat&nbsp;infections.<\/li><li>muscle relaxants used in surgery.<\/li><li>warfarin&nbsp;or similar medicines used to thin the blood.&nbsp;You may be at greater risk of bleeding.&nbsp;Your doctor may need to take regular blood tests to check how well your blood is coagulating.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clindamycin Actavis with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The capsules can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in this medicine may be excreted in human milk.&nbsp;You should not use Clindamycin Actavis while breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clindamycin Actavis has no effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are in good enough condition to drive motor vehicles or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clindamycin Actavis contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clindamycin Actavis contains&nbsp;lactose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clindamycin Actavis contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(23 mg) per hard capsule, ie it is essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Clindamycin Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clindamycin Actavis capsules should always be swallowed whole with a full glass of water in an upright position (ie sitting or standing).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is between 150 to 300 mg 3 to 4 times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one depends on the severity of your&nbsp;infection.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for children is 15 mg per kg per day, divided into 3&nbsp;doses.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children weighing between 30 and 45 kg can be given 150 mg 3 times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for children is 20 mg per kg per day, divided into 4&nbsp;doses.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will calculate the number of capsules you or your child should take and how often they should be taken.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if your child is unable to swallow capsules.&nbsp;Other forms of this medicine may be more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Clindamycin Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If it has only been a few hours since you forgot&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one, take it immediately.&nbsp;If it is soon time for&nbsp;your&nbsp;next&nbsp;dose, skip the missed&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Clindamycin Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop using the medicine too soon, your&nbsp;infection&nbsp;may&nbsp;come back or get worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop using Clindamycin Actavis unless your doctor tells you to.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you develop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe, persistent, or bloody diarrhea (which may be accompanied by abdominal pain or fever).&nbsp;This is a&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;that can occur during or after treatment with&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;and can be a sign of severe intestinal inflammation.<\/li><li>signs of a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction, such as sudden wheezing\/wheezing, difficulty breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or&nbsp;itching&nbsp;(especially if it affects the whole body).<\/li><li>blisters and scaling of large areas of skin, fever, cough, general malaise, and swelling of the gums, tongue, or lips.<\/li><li>yellowing skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice).<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>abdominal pain, diarrhea<\/li><li>poor liver function<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>nausea, vomiting<\/li><li>reddening of the skin, itchy rash (&nbsp;hives&nbsp;)<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>vaginal&nbsp;infection<\/li><li>decreased number of&nbsp;blood cells&nbsp;which may cause bruising or bleeding or weakened immune system<\/li><li>impaired sense of taste<\/li><li>sore throat, sore throat<\/li><li>itching<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Clindamycin Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after \u201cEXP\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is clindamycin.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are: Capsule core:&nbsp;lactose, corn starch, talc, magnesium stearateCapsule film coating: titanium dioxide (E171), gelatin, water, sodium lauryl sulfateInk: shellac, propylene glycol, black iron oxide (E172), potassium hydroxide<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clindamycin Actavis 150 mg capsules are white, hard capsules marked with \u201cA714\u201d in black ink on the cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clindamycin Actavis 300 mg capsules are white, hard capsules marked with \u201cA718\u201d in black ink on the cap.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack sizes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister packs: 12, 15, 16, 20, 24, 30, 32, 40, 100 and 104 hard capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjavikurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>220 Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Balkanpharma-Dupnitsa AD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 Samokovsko Shosse Str<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dupnitsa 2600, Bulgaria<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Balkanpharma-Razgrad AD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>68, April Vastanie Blvd.,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7200 Razgrad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bulgaria<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clindamycin Actavis contains the active substance clindamycin and is part of a group of medicines called antibiotics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2203,2200],"tags":[2239,6150,7013,7016,7015,6999,6152,2212,6151,7014],"class_list":["post-6881","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-c","category-medicines","tag-capsule","tag-clindamycin","tag-clindamycin-actavis","tag-clindamycin-actavis-capsule","tag-clindamycin-actavis-side-effects","tag-clindamycin-capsule","tag-clindamycin-side-effects","tag-medicine","tag-what-is-clindamycin","tag-what-is-clindamycin-actavis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6881","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6881"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6881\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11377,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6881\/revisions\/11377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6881"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6881"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}