{"id":6887,"date":"2021-02-01T08:12:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T08:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6887"},"modified":"2021-06-07T07:02:22","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T07:02:22","slug":"clindamycin-orifarm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/clindamycin-orifarm\/","title":{"rendered":"Clindamycin Orifarm &#8211; Clindamycin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n150 mg&nbsp;hard capsules&nbsp;<br>clindamycin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Clindamycin Orifarm is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clindamycin Orifarm belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;antibiotics.&nbsp;Antibioticsare used to treat&nbsp;infections.&nbsp;Clindamycin capsules are used to kill certain serious bacterial&nbsp;infection&nbsp;s,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Clindamycin contained in Clindamycin Orifarm may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&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\">2. What you need to know before you use Clindamycin Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Clindamycin Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are allergic to clindamycin (the active substance in Clindamycin Orifarm capsules), lincomycin (another&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using clindamycin capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have diarrhea or if you usually get diarrhea while taking&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;or if you have previously had problems with your stomach\/intestines.&nbsp;If you experience severe, prolonged, or bloody diarrhea during or after using Clindamycin Orifarm, you must inform your doctor immediately, as it may be necessary to discontinue treatment.&nbsp;It may be a sign of intestinal inflammation (pseudomembranous&nbsp;colitis) that may occur up to several weeks after the end of treatment with&nbsp;antibiotics.<\/li><li>If you suffer from kidney or liver problems<\/li><li>If you suffer from&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;,&nbsp;eczema&nbsp;or hay fever<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you have severe skin reactions or&nbsp;allergiesto clindamycin (see section 4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you need to use Clindamycin Orifarm for a long time, your doctor may want to do regular tests on your liver, kidneys, and blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Prolonged use may increase the risk of getting other&nbsp;infections&nbsp;that do not improve with treatment with Clindamycin Orifarm.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Clindamycin Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, rifampicin,&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;used to treat&nbsp;infections.<\/li><li>Itraconazole, voriconazole, is used to treat fungal infections.<\/li><li>Ritonavir, cobicistat, is used to&nbsp;treat HIV.<\/li><li>St. John&#8217;s wort&nbsp;(&nbsp;<em>Hypericum perforatum<\/em>&nbsp;), used for mild depression and mild anxiety.<\/li><li>Carbamazepine,&nbsp;phenytoin,&nbsp;and phenobarbital are used for&nbsp;epilepsy.<\/li><li>Dihydroergotamine,&nbsp;ergotamine, is used for&nbsp;migraines.<\/li><li>Ergometry, used during childbirth to reduce blood loss.<\/li><li>Midazolam, triazolam, sedatives, hypnotics.<\/li><li>Amiodarone,&nbsp;quinidine, is used for an irregular heartbeat.<\/li><li>Cisapride, used in disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.<\/li><li>Pimozide, used in mental problems.<\/li><li>Alfuzosin, used for benign prostatic hyperplasia.<\/li><li>Simvastatin, lovastatin, cholesterol lowering drugs.<\/li><li>Sildenafil, used for erection problems and for high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;in the lungs.<\/li><li>Muscle relaxants used in surgery or other hospital procedures.<\/li><li>Warfarin&nbsp;or similar blood thinners.&nbsp;You may have an increased tendency to bleed.&nbsp;Your doctor may need to take routine blood tests to check how well your blood can coagulate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clindamycin Orifarm with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take the capsules with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice&nbsp;<strong>before<\/strong>&nbsp;taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in this medicine may be excreted in human milk.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Clindamycin Orifarm while breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of Clindamycin Orifarm has no known effects on the ability to drive and use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle 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;.&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 Orifarm contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lactose&nbsp;is a type of sugar.&nbsp;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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Clindamycin Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults and the elderly:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 150-450 mg (1-3 capsules) every six hours, depending on the severity of the&nbsp;infection.&nbsp;<br><br>Clindamycin Orifarm 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><em>Children:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for children is 3-6 mg per kg body weight every six hours, depending on the severity of the&nbsp;infection.&nbsp;Your doctor will calculate how many capsules your child should take.&nbsp;<br>If your child is unable to swallow capsules, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Other dosage forms of clindamycin may be more suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Clindamycin Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&nbsp;find&nbsp;that you have forgotten&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one already after a few hours, take&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one&nbsp;immediately.&nbsp;But if it is almost time for the next&nbsp;dose, then you should skip the forgotten&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for&nbsp;forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Clindamycin Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop taking the medicine too quickly, your&nbsp;infection&nbsp;may come back or get worse.&nbsp;Do not stop taking Clindamycin Orifarm until your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/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&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe, persistent, or bloody diarrhea (which may be linked to abdominal pain or fever).&nbsp;This is a common&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;that can occur after treatment with&nbsp;antibioticsand can be a sign of a serious intestinal inflammation (pseudomembranous&nbsp;colitis).&nbsp;(Usual)<\/li><li>signs of a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;such as sudden wheezing, difficulty breathing, swollen eyelids, face, lips, throat or tongue, rash or&nbsp;itching&nbsp;(especially if it itches all over the body).&nbsp;(Has been reported)<\/li><li>yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice).&nbsp;(Has been reported)<\/li><li>Skin rash that may be serious or life-threatening: (Has been reported)<ul><li>widespread rash, with blisters and flaking of large areas of skin, especially around the mouth, nose, eyes, or genitals, is called&nbsp;Stevens-Johnson syndromeor&nbsp;toxic epidermal necrolysis<\/li><li>a rare rash characterized by rapidly developing red skin areas filled with small&nbsp;pustules&nbsp;(small blisters filled with white-yellow fluid) (&nbsp;Acute&nbsp;generalized exanthematous&nbsp;pustulosis&nbsp;(AGEP)<\/li><li>skin rash, which can form blisters and look like small targets (central dark dots surrounded by a lighter area with a dark ring around &#8211; erythema multiforme)<\/li><li>widespread red rash with small blisters (bullous exfoliative&nbsp;dermatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>fever, enlarged&nbsp;lymph nodes,&nbsp;or rash, which may be a symptom of a condition called DRESS (drug reaction with&nbsp;eosinophilia&nbsp;and systemic symptoms).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can affect:<\/strong><\/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>diarrhea<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>abnormal liver values<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>vomiting<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>smooth skin rash or reddening of the skin covered with raised rashes<\/li><li>hives<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>infection&nbsp;in and around the vagina<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the colon, due to&nbsp;<em>Clostridium difficile<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;infection&nbsp;, causing stomach pain, fever or diarrhea<\/li><li>effects on your blood system: decreased number of blood cells, which may cause bruising or bleeding or weaken the immune system<\/li><li>altered sense of taste<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the esophagus (esophagus), open sores, or injuries of the esophagus (esophagus)<\/li><li>yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)<\/li><li>red or scaly skin (exfoliative&nbsp;dermatitis&nbsp;), red measles-like rash (morbilliform rash),&nbsp;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 Orifarm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<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<p>The active substance is clindamycin hydrochloride equivalent to 150 mg clindamycin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsule content:&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, corn starch, talc, magnesium stearate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Housing: gelatin and titanium dioxide (E171)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Printing ink: Shellac, iron oxide black (E172), propylene glycol.<\/p>\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 Orifarm capsules are white\/white hard capsules marked \u201cCLIN 150\u201d on the capsule body.&nbsp;They are available in blister packs of 24, 30, 32, 40, or 100 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>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energivej 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics AB,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 56 048<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>102 17 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@orifarm.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clindamycin Orifarm belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. 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