Clid 300mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Clid 300mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.
Clid 300mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. 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 pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, abdominal pain, maculopapular rash, thrombophlebitis, and abnormal liver function test. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection; 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 of CLID Injection
Benefits of CLID Injection
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Clid 300mg Injection 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.
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.
Side effects of CLID Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of CLID
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use CLID Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How CLID Injection works
Clid 300mg Injection 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Clid 300mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clid 300mg Injection 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 feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Clid 300mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Clid 300mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Clid 300mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clid 300mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Clid 300mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clid 300mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take CLID Injection?
If you miss a dose of Clid 300mg Injection, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Clid 300mg Injection
₹58.7/Injection
Camyda 300mg Injection
Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹120/injection
98% costlier
Clindatec 300mg Injection
United Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹127/injection
110% costlier
Clamin 300mg Injection
Neon Laboratories Ltd
₹118/injection
95% costlier
Clinzucia 300mg Injection
United Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹102/injection
69% costlier
Clindum 300mg Injection
Gland Pharma Limited
₹109.52/injection
81% costlier
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Clid 300mg Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- It is given as an injection into muscles or directly into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Stop taking Clid 300mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Lincomycin
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Lincosamides
Interaction with drugs
Taking CLID with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Clindamycin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Clindamycin. If Purified Vi Polys
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).
Clindamycin may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Clindamyci
Carbamazepine may fasten the elimination of Clindamycin.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Fosphenytoin may fasten the elimination of Clindamycin.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Clid 300mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Clid 300mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Is Clid 300mg Injection effective?
Clid 300mg Injection 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 Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How is Clid 300mg Injection administered?
Clid 300mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Clid 300mg Injection.
Can the use of Clid 300mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Clid 300mg Injection 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 Injection safe?
Clid 300mg Injection 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.
What if I don't get better after using Clid 300mg Injection?
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 Injection effective?
Clid 300mg Injection 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 Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1534-35.
- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 801-802.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 292-93.
- Drugs.com. Clindamycin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Clindamycin [Product Label]. New York, NY: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company; 2005. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
Address: 6th Floor, “B” Wing, Manubhai Towers,Sayajigunj, Vadodara - 390005 Gujarat. India
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
156 people viewed this recently₹58.7
Inclusive of all taxes
MRP₹60.5 3% OFF
2.0 ml in 1 vial
SOLD OUT
Variants (2)
Notify me
View available packs
Available pack size
