clindasoft 100mg capsule - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is clindasoft 100mg capsule used for?
Acnesol Gel (Clindamycin) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Clindamycin (100mg), which Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunit, preven. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Clindamycin
- Manufacturer: Vostro Critical Care
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ clindasoft 100mg capsule Uses & Benefits
Treatment of acne vulgaris.
Off-label uses: Bacterial vaginosis (topical), Perioral dermatitis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Clindamycin |
| Brand Name | Acnesol Gel |
| Manufacturer | Vostro Critical Care |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Lincosamides |
| Route of Administration | Topical |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing peptide bond formation.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take clindasoft 100mg capsule
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of clindasoft 100mg capsule
โ Common Side Effects
- Skin dryness
- Peeling
- Itching
- Erythema
- Burning sensation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Severe allergic reactions
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Contact dermatitis
- Urticaria
- Angioedema
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin | Major | Antagonism of antibacterial effect |
| Neuromuscular blocking agents | Major | Enhanced neuromuscular blockade |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased INR and bleeding risk |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Kaolin | Minor | Reduced absorption of clindamycin |
| Aluminum-containing antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption of clindamycin |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Erythromycin
- Neuromuscular blocking agents
โก Moderate Interactions
- Warfarin
- Oral contraceptives
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Kaolin
- Aluminum-containing antacids
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to clindamycin or lincomycin; history of antibiotic-associated colitis.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Skin irritation, signs of superinfection, diarrhea.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; not known if excreted in breast milk after topical use.
๐ Overdose Management
Topical overdose unlikely; if ingested, symptomatic and supportive care.
โฐ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose.