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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections like pneumonia, empyema, lung abscess, endometritis, nongonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulitis, intra-abdominal infections, septicaemia, and bone and joint infections. This medicine contains clindamycin which works by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection-causing bacteria. This medicine is not effective for treating viral infections. Common side effects include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn, and skin rash.
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Composition :

CLINDAMYCIN-600MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

United Biotech Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml

Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat serious bacterial infections such as lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, empyema, and lung abscess; gynaecological infections like endometritis, nongonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulitis, and postsurgical vaginal cuff infection; intra-abdominal infections; septicaemia or sepsis (blood poisoning by bacteria), and bone and joint infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. 

Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml contains 'Clindamycin' that works by preventing bacterial protein synthesis, leading to the inhibition of bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect that stops bacterial reproduction. Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens.

Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn, skin rash, pain and swelling at the injection site, and vaginal itching or discharge. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml. Let your doctor know if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, yellow food dye allergy, colitis (colon inflammation), severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema). Do not use Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml may affect the vaccine's activity. Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.• Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.• Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml is an antibiotic that treats severe/serious bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them. Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens. Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml is useful in treating lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, empyema, and lung abscess; gynaecological infections like endometritis, nongonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulitis, and postsurgical vaginal cuff infection; intra-abdominal infections; septicaemia or sepsis (blood poisoning by bacteria), and bone and joint infections.

How Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml Works

Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml contains 'Clindamycin' that works by preventing bacterial protein synthesis, leading to the inhibition of bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect that stops bacterial reproduction. Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml 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.
Side effects of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml
  • Take cold water baths avoiding soap.
  • Avoid scratching and scrubbing to prevent infections while itching.
  • Use nets to prevent insects and mosquitoes.
  • Stop using lotions and creams that cause irritation.
  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine intake.
  • Abnormal liver function requires immediate medical attention. Your doctor may recommend lifestyle modifications along with needed medication.
  • Avoid intake of alcohol as it has a direct impact on liver functioning.
  • Prevent medications like paracetamol, over-the-counter painkillers or those mentioned by your doctor, as they may have issues getting metabolised in your body.
  • If you have overweight issues, losing weight can be a good thing to manage abnormal liver function.
  • Cut down the number of fatty foods that are taken daily.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.

What if I have taken an overdose of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml

Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml is administered by a health care professional in a hospital setting. Hence, the chances of overdose are less. If you experience any of these symptoms like peeling or blistering skin, rash, hives, itching, difficulty, breathing or swallowing, and/or hoarseness, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml 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 Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml may affect the vaccine's activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClindamycinItraconazole
Severe
ClindamycinIndinavir
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClindamycinItraconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml:
Concomitant use of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml with itraconazole can reduce the metabolism and increase the levels of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml in the body. This may increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml can be taken with itraconazole if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ClindamycinIndinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml:
Concomitant use of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml with indinavir may increase the effects of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml can be taken with indinavir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhoea.
ClindamycinKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml:
Coadministration of use of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml with ketoconazole can increase the effects of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml can be taken with ketoconazole if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ClindamycinAtracurium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml:
Co-administration of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml with Atracurium can increase the risk of muscle weakness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml with Atracurium together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. "Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml 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.
ClindamycinGentamicin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml:
Co-administration of of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml with gentamicin may increase the risk of kidney and/or nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml 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.
ClindamycinAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml:
Co-administration of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml with Atazanavir may increase the effects of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml 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.
ClindamycinCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml:
Concomitant use of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml with ceritinib can increase the effects of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml can be taken with ceritinib if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhoea.
ClindamycinEthinylestradiol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml:
When Ethinylestradiol and Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml are taken together, the effects of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml can be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ethinylestradiol and Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClindamycinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml:
Co-administration of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml may reduce the activity of the cholera vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Talk to your doctor before receiving the Cholera vaccine if you are currently being treated with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml or have been treated within the last 14 days. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine until at least 14 days after you complete antibiotic therapy. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ClindamycinBoceprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml:
Co-administration of Boceprevir together with Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml can increase the effects of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml and Boceprevir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. 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 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

  • Wash your hands often to maintain cleanliness.
  • Avoid sharing personal items like shaving razors.
  • 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 may cause dehydration and affect your sleep. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

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Alcohol

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Avoid taking alcohol while using Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml since it may worsen the side effects.

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Pregnancy

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Please consult your doctor before taking Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

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Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml can be excreted into breast milk when used by a nursing mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml if you are breastfeeding.

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There is limited data on how Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml affects your driving ability. Please seek medical advice for more information.

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Liver

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Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml since it may cause jaundice and abnormal liver function tests.

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Kidney

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Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml.

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Children

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Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml should be used in children only when prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will prescribe Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml depending on the child's age and body weight.

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FAQs

Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml belongs to the class of antibiotics primarily used to treat serious bacterial infections such as lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, empyema, and lung abscess; gynaecological infections like endometritis, nongonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulitis, and postsurgical vaginal cuff infection; intra-abdominal infections; septicaemia or sepsis (blood poisoning by bacteria), and bone and joint infections.

Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.

Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema).

Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml may cause abnormal liver function tests as one of its side effects. Please ask your doctor before starting Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml if you have any history of liver problems.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during usage of antibiotics like Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml. Therefore, if you experience diarrhoea, you are advised to undergo an examination to rule out the chances of CDAD following Egyclin 600 Injection 4 ml therapy.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Fc/B-1 (Extn.), Mohan Co-Operative Industrial Estate Mathura Road, New Delhi - 110 044.
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Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

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Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 7:00 AM IST

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