Cidina 600 Injection (4 ml)

Cidina 600 Injection (4 ml) is a prescription antibiotic containing Clindamycin Phosphate (600 mg), administered via intramuscular or intravenous route. It is used to treat a wide range of severe bacterial infections, especially those caused by anaerobic bacteria and gram-positive organisms. This includes respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, intra-abdominal infections, gynecological infections, and more. Cidina works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby stopping the growth of bacteria and aiding in quick recovery.

💊 Uses

• Lower respiratory tract infections (e.g., pneumonia, bronchitis)

• Skin and soft tissue infections (e.g., abscesses, cellulitis)

• Intra-abdominal infections (e.g., peritonitis)

• Bone and joint infections (e.g., osteomyelitis)

• Pelvic inflammatory disease and other gynecological infections

• Septicemia and bacterial endocarditis

💡 Benefits

• Effective against a broad spectrum of serious bacterial infections

• Rapid onset of action via injectable form

• Useful in patients who cannot take oral antibiotics

• Suitable for hospital-based or outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy

⚠️ Side Effects

• Pain or swelling at the injection site

• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

• Abdominal pain

• Rash or allergic reactions

• Rare: Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD)

Report any severe or persistent symptoms to a healthcare provider.

🕒 How to Use

• Administered by a healthcare professional via intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) injection

• Dosage depends on the type and severity of infection

• Do not self-administer

🛡️ Safety Advice

• Use only under medical supervision

• Not recommended in individuals with a history of Clindamycin allergy

• Caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment

• Not to be mixed with other IV drugs unless compatibility is confirmed

• Store below 25°C, protect from light and moisture