Dalacin C 300mg Capsule

Dalacin C 300mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), throat, stomach, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, and teeth. Dalacin C 300mg Capsule works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is best taken with food, take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

Dalacin C 300mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dalacin C 300mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Nausea

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dalacin C 300mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dalacin C 300mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dalacin C 300mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingSAFE

Dalacin C 300mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Dalacin C 300mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dalacin C 300mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Dalacin C 300mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dalacin C 300mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Dalacin C 300mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Lincomycin

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives