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Composition :

CLINDAMYCIN-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zee Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Klariva 250 mg Tablet

Klariva 250 mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infections occur when harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause illness. They can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Klariva 250 mg Tablet will not work for viral infections, such as the common cold and flu.

Klariva 250 mg Tablet contains 'Clindamycin', which works by preventing bacterial protein synthesis, inhibiting bacterial growth. It also has a bacteriostatic effect that stops bacterial reproduction.

Common side effects of Klariva 250 mg Tablet include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn, skin rash, and vaginal itching or discharge. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Klariva 250 mg Tablet . Let your doctor know if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, a yellow food dye allergy, or any other allergic conditions. Klariva 250 mg Tablet should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of Klariva 250 mg Tablet

Klariva 250 mg Tablet used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Klariva 250 mg Tablet are as follows:

  • Treating bacterial infections: Klariva 250 mg Tablet is used to treat various bacterial infections, including those affecting the skin, respiratory tract, and female reproductive organs.
  • Bone and Joint infections: Klariva 250 mg Tablet treats bone and joint infections, such as osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, caused by susceptible bacteria.
  • Intra-abdominal infections: Klariva 250 mg Tablet treats intra-abdominal infections by targeting and eliminating susceptible bacteria that cause the infection in the abdominal cavity, such as peritonitis or abscesses, helping to control the infection and promote recovery.
  • Gynecological infections: Klariva 250 mg Tablet treats gynecological infections, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), bacterial vaginosis, and endometritis, by targeting susceptible bacteria that cause these infections.
  • Skin infections: Klariva 250 mg Tablet treats skin and skin structure infections, such as acne vulgaris, by targeting susceptible bacteria.
  • Dental infections: Klariva 250 mg Tablet is sometimes prescribed for dental infections, including periodontal infections and abscesses, due to its effectiveness against anaerobic bacteria.
  • Prophylaxis for surgical procedures: Klariva 250 mg Tablet may be administered as a prophylactic antibiotic before certain surgical procedures to reduce the risk of postoperative infections.

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Directions for Use

  • Take Klariva 250 mg Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • It is advised to take Klariva 250 mg Tablet 3 to 4 times daily; however, follow your doctor's advice regarding the dosage and duration.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break the medicine.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Klariva 250 mg Tablet is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections.
  • It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth.
  • It shows a bacteriostatic effect, stopping bacterial reproduction but not killing them.
  • Klariva 250 mg Tablet effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens.

How Klariva 250 mg Tablet Works

Klariva 250 mg Tablet contains 'Clindamycin', which works by preventing bacterial protein synthesis, inhibiting bacterial growth. It also has a bacteriostatic effect that stops bacterial reproduction. Klariva 250 mg Tablet effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Klariva 250 mg Tablet

Never take more than the prescribed dose. An overdose of Klariva 250 mg Tablet may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Seek immediate medical help if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Klariva 250 mg Tablet .

Drug Warnings

  • Do not use Klariva 250 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema).
  • Do not use Klariva 250 mg Tablet while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Klariva 250 mg Tablet may affect vaccine activity.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Klariva 250 mg Tablet .
  • Klariva 250 mg Tablet should be used in children only when prescribed by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Klariva 250 mg Tablet:
Concomitant use of Klariva 250 mg Tablet with indinavir may increase the effects of Klariva 250 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Klariva 250 mg Tablet can be taken with indinavir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhoea.
How does the drug interact with Klariva 250 mg Tablet:
Concomitant use of Klariva 250 mg Tablet with ceritinib can increase the effects of Klariva 250 mg Tablet

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Klariva 250 mg Tablet can be taken with ceritinib if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhoea.
How does the drug interact with Klariva 250 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Klariva 250 mg Tablet with Atracurium can increase the risk of muscle weakness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Klariva 250 mg Tablet with Atracurium together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. "Klariva 250 mg Tablet can affect the muscles and nerves in your body. When used with other medications that also affect the muscles and nerves, it can cause a serious problem called neuromuscular blockade. If you have trouble breathing or can't breathe at all, please call your doctor right away." Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Klariva 250 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Klariva 250 mg Tablet with Atazanavir may increase the effects of Klariva 250 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Klariva 250 mg Tablet can be taken with atazanavir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Klariva 250 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of of Klariva 250 mg Tablet with gentamicin may increase the risk of kidney and/or nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Klariva 250 mg Tablet can be taken with gentamicin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience signs and symptoms of kidney damage such as sudden weight gain or weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fluid retention, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. If you develop diarrhea or vomiting during treatment with these medications, drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, as dehydration may also harm the kidney.
How does the drug interact with Klariva 250 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Carbamazepine and Klariva 250 mg Tablet together may result in reduced blood levels of Klariva 250 mg Tablet, which could make it less effective in treating your disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and Klariva 250 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you experience any symptoms like fever, it is advised to consult a doctor. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medications.
How does the drug interact with Klariva 250 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Capreomycin with Klariva 250 mg Tablet can increase the risk of kidney or nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Klariva 250 mg Tablet and Capreomycin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
ClindamycinAmprenavir
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How does the drug interact with Klariva 250 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Amprenavir together with Klariva 250 mg Tablet can increase the effects of Klariva 250 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Klariva 250 mg Tablet with Amprenavir can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have ongoing feelings of sickness, throwing up, having loose stools, or pain in your stomach, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Klariva 250 mg Tablet:
When Ethinylestradiol and Klariva 250 mg Tablet are taken together, the effects of Klariva 250 mg Tablet can be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ethinylestradiol and Klariva 250 mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Klariva 250 mg Tablet:
When taken in combination, Klariva 250 mg Tablet can lower the amount or action of estradiol.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Estradiol with Klariva 250 mg Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include whole-grain foods like multigrain bread and brown rice in your diet. 
  • Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. 
  • Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

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ANTIBIOTICS
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid taking alcohol while using Klariva 250 mg Tablet since it may worsen the side effects.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before taking Klariva 250 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Klariva 250 mg Tablet is not recommended during breastfeeding since it can be excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Klariva 250 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Klariva 250 mg Tablet usually does not interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Klariva 250 mg Tablet since it may cause jaundice and abnormal liver function tests.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Klariva 250 mg Tablet .

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Children

Consult your doctor

Klariva 250 mg Tablet should be used in children only when prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will prescribe the dose depending on the child's age and body weight.

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Heart

Please consult your doctor before using Klariva 250 mg Tablet if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Klariva 250 mg Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available about the use of Klariva 250 mg Tablet in geriatric patients. Please consult your physician.

FAQs

Klariva 250 mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections.

Klariva 250 mg Tablet is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.

Klariva 250 mg Tablet should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver or kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), yellow food dye allergy, or allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema).

Klariva 250 mg Tablet can affect live vaccines, like the typhoid vaccine, and decrease their effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Klariva 250 mg Tablet if you are due to undergo any vaccinations.

Klariva 250 mg Tablet may cause abnormal liver function tests as one of its side effects. Please consult your doctor before starting Klariva 250 mg Tablet if you have any history of liver problems.

It is recommended to complete the course of Klariva 250 mg Tablet even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic, and stopping it midway may lead to recurring infections.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Klariva 250 mg Tablet . Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in your stools (tarry stools) or experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Uchani, G.T. Road, Karnal-132001 Haryana (INDIA).
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