Gel Benoxiclin 20 g information and price in Bangladesh

Information: Gel Benoxiclin 20 g

Therapeutic action – Lincosamide antibacterial Indications – Severe staphylococcal and/or streptococcal infections (e.g. erysipelas, cellulitis, cutaneous anthrax, pneumonia): • in betalactam-allergic patients • in infections due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus – Completion treatment following parental therapy with clindamycin Presentation – 150 mg and 300 mg capsules Dosage – Child: 30 to 40 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses – Adult: 1800 mg/day in 3 divided doses Age Weight 150 mg capsule 300 mg capsule 1 to < 6 years 10 to < 20 kg 1 cap x 3 – 6 to < 9 years 20 to < 30 kg – 1 cap x 3 9 to < 13 years 30 to < 45 kg 3 cap x 3 – ≥ 13 years and adult ≥ 45 kg – 2 cap x 3 Duration – Erysipelas, cellulitis: 7 to 10 days; cutaneous anthrax: 7 to 14 days depending on severity; pneumonia: 10 to 14 days Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions – Do not administer to patients with allergy to lincosamides or history of pseudomembranous colitis. – Reduce dosage in patients with hepatic impairment. – May cause: pseudomembranous colitis, rash, jaundice, severe allergic reactions. In these cases, stop treatment. – In the event of pseudomembranous colitis, treat for Clostridium difficile infection (oral metronidazole). – Do not administer simultaneously with antacids (aluminium or magnesium hydroxide, etc.). Administer 2 hours apart. – Pregnancy: no contra-indication – Breast-feeding: use only when there is no therapeutic alternative. Check infant’s stools (risk of pseudomembranous colitis). Remarks – Capsules are not suitable for children under 6 years (risk of aspiration). Open the capsule and mix the content into a spoon with food or fruit juice to mask the unpleasant taste. – Clindamycin is use in combination with quinine for the treatment of malaria in pregnant women (20 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses for 7 days). – Also comes in 75 mg/5 ml oral suspension. – Storage: below 25°C – – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clindamycin https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682399.html

Caution: Gel Benoxiclin 20 g

Before taking Gel Benoxiclin 20 g, inform your doctor if you or your child have liver or kidney problems or any allergies. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems due to alcohol to prevent the risk of liver damage.

Gel Benoxiclin 20 g should be used with caution in pregnant women only if clearly advised by the doctor and can be used in breastfeeding women.

Gel Benoxiclin 20 g is not recommended for use in children less than 10 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly patients.

Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects or unusual effects during treatment with Gel Benoxiclin 20 g.

Safety: Gel Benoxiclin 20 g

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gel Benoxiclin 20 g