150 mg 300 mg hard capsules
clindamycin
1. What Clindamycin EQL Pharma is and what it is used for
Clindamycin EQL Pharma is an antibacterial agent ( antibiotic ). Clindamycin EQL Pharma is used to treat infections of the throat and skin and soft tissues.
Clindamycin contained in Clindamycin EQL Pharma may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.
2. What you need to know before using Clindamycin EQL Pharma
Do not use Clindamycin EQL Pharma
– if you are allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
– if you are allergic to lincomycin
Warnings and cautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Clindamycin EQL Pharma:
– if you have, or have had before, any intestinal disease. If you have it, you should inform your doctor before starting treatment with Clindamycin EQL Pharma.
– if you have impaired liver or kidney function.
During long-term treatment, liver and kidney function and blood should be examined regularly by your doctor.
Other medicines and Clindamycin EQL Pharma
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. This also applies to over-the-counter medicines, including (traditional) herbal medicines and herbal medicines. Some medicines may affect the way this medicine works, or this medicine may affect the way other medicines are used at the same time.
It is especially important for your doctor to know if you are using:
- muscle relaxants
- erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, rifampicin ( antibiotics, used to treat infections )
- itraconazole, voriconazole (used to treat fungal infections)
- ritonavir, cobicistat (used to treat HIV )
- St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) (used for mild depression and mild anxiety)
- carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital (used to treat epilepsy )
- dihydroergotamine, ergotamine (used for migraines )
- ergometry (used during childbirth to reduce blood loss)
- midazolam, triazolam (sedatives, hypnotics)
- amiodarone, quinidine (used for irregular heartbeat)
- cisapride (used to treat gastrointestinal disorders)
- pimozide (used for mental health problems)
- alfuzosin (used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia)
- simvastatin, lovastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug)
- sildenafil (used to treat erection problems and high blood pressure in the lungs)
- warfarin or similar medicines (used to make the blood thinner) as this may increase the risk of bleeding. Your doctor may need to perform regular tests on your blood to see how well your blood is coagulating.
Infection is
The use of clindamycin can cause an overgrowth of organisms that are not sensitive to clindamycin,
especially yeast. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you suspect that you have developed such an infection.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
There is a risk that the fetus is affected. Therefore, consult a physician before using Clindamycin EQL Pharma. Clindamycin EQL Pharma should not be used during the first three months of pregnancy as there is insufficient information on safety.
If you are pregnant, you should only use Clindamycin EQL Pharma after an in-depth discussion with your doctor who will determine if this treatment is right for you.
Breastfeeding
There is a risk that children who are breastfed will be affected. Therefore, do not use Clindamycin EQL Pharma while breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
This medicine has no effect on the ability to drive and use machines.
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Clindamycin EQL Pharma contains lactose
Clindamycin EQL Pharma capsules contain lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
3. How to use Clindamycin EQL Pharma
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Dose one is determined by the doctor who adjusts it individually for you. The capsules should be swallowed whole with a glass of water and taken in a sitting or standing position. Clindamycin EQL Pharma can be taken with or without food.
It is important that the entire course is completed according to the instructions, otherwise, the infection can flare up again.
Use for children and adolescents
If the child is unable to swallow capsules, it is recommended to use granules for the oral solution instead.
If you forget to use Clindamycin EQL Pharma
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Contact your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience the following side effects during treatment with Clindamycin EQL Pharma:
- severe, persistent, or bloody diarrhea (which may be accompanied by abdominal pain or fever). This may be a sign of severe intestinal inflammation or inflammation of the lining of the colon (pseudomembranous colitis ). This common side effect can in very rare cases develop into life-threatening complications.
- sudden wheezing, difficulty breathing or swallowing, swollen eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially if it itches all over the body). This may be a sign of a severe hypersensitivity reaction (occurs in an unknown number of users).
- a drug reaction with symptoms such as fever, rash, altered blood picture, enlarged lymph nodes, and effects on internal organs (DRESS syndrome, occurs in an unknown number of users).
- an extremely severe allergic reaction with skin rash usually in the form of blisters or sores in the oral cavity and eyes as well as other mucous membranes such as genitals (occurs in an unknown number of users).
- inflamed and scaly skin, severe widespread skin damage (skin detachment of the epidermis and superficial mucous membranes) (occurs in an unknown number of users).
Clindamycin EQL Pharma may in rare cases affect the white blood cells so that the defense of infection deteriorates. If you get an infection with symptoms such as fever with severe general deterioration or fever with local infection symptoms such as sore throat/throat/mouth or difficulty urinating, you should see a doctor as soon as possible so that blood tests can rule out a lack of white blood cells ( agranulocytosis, occurs in an unknown number of users). It is important that you then information about your medication.
Other side effects:
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- abnormal liver values
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
- hives or other rashes
- vomiting
- nausea
Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)
- diarrhea caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile
- infection of the vagina
- decreased amount of one or more types of white blood cells ( neutropenia, leukopenia )
- decreased platelet count
- the increased amount of certain white blood cells ( eosinophilia )
- changed taste
- sores in the esophagus
- inflammation of the esophagus
- jaundice
- allergic reactions
- measles-like rash
- itchingFungal overgrowth can cause infection in the oral cavity and abdomen.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.
5. How to store Clindamycin EQL Pharma
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
No special storage instructions.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents of the packaging and other information
Content declaration
- The active substance is clindamycin 150 mg and 300 mg respectively.
- The other ingredients are anhydrous colloidal silica, lactose monohydrate, corn starch, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide (E 171), and gelatin.
300 mg capsules also contain indigo carmine (E 132).
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack
Capsules 150 mg, blue, 17.5 mm: PVC / ALU blisters of 32 and 40 hard capsules. HDPE jar with polypropylene lid: 45, 100, and 105 hard capsules.
Capsules 300 mg, white base, and blue top, 21.7 mm: PVC / ALU blisters of 21 and 32 hard capsules. HDPE jar with polypropylene lid: 100 and 105 hard capsules.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
EQL Pharma AB
Stortorget 1
222 23 Lund
Email: info@eqlpharma.com
Manufacturer
BALKAN PHARMA-RAZGRAD AD
68, April Vastanie Blvd.,
7200 Razgrad
Bulgaria