Anerocid
Indonesia • Ferron Par Pharmaceuticals
Indication
For the treatment of severe infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive anaerobic organisms, such as streptococcus, pneumococcus and staphylococcus in:
- Respiratory tract infections, such as Empysema, Anaerobes Pneumonitis, and lung abscess
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Septicemia
- Intra-abdominal infections, such as peritonitis and intra-abdominal abscess
- Gynaecological infections, including endometritis, pelvic cellulitis, postsurgical vaginal infections
- Bone and joint infections
Composition
Clindamycin HCl 300 mg
Package
5 strips of 6 capsules
Dosage Forms
CapsuleATC Classification
J01F
Warning
Alcohol
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use with alcohol has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Machinery
Safe if Prescribed
This item is safe for use while operating heavy machinery.
Pregnancy
Caution
This item may not be safe for use during pregnancy. Use with caution and after consultation with your doctor.
Lactation
Not Recommended
This item is not safe for use during lactation.
Dosage
0 to 18 Years Old
3-6 mg/kg every 6 hours depending on the severity of the infection.
18 to 65 Years Old
Serious infection:
150-300 mg every 6 hours.
More severe infection:
300-450 mg every six hours.
65 Years Old and Above
Use with caution in elderly patients, changes in the frequency of bowel movements should be monitored due to elderly patients with severe diseases are sensitive to diarrhea.
Administration
- Antibiotic should be discontinued if diarrhea occurs during treatment.
- To prevent the possibility of esophageal irritation, clindamycin capsules should be administered orally with a full glass of water.
- For infections caused by β-hemolytic streptococci, treatment with clindamycin should be continued for at least 10 days.
Patient with Hepatic or Renal Failure
In patient with hepatic or renal failure, dosage may be reduced due to in these patients prolonged half-life of the drug in serum.