DALACIN C 150mg

Dalacin C is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe bacterial infections caused by anaerobic bacteria in the body.

How it works?

The antibacterial action of Dalacin C attacks gram positive bacteria and anaerobic bacteria. The bacteriostatic action of this medicine stops bacteria from growing and thus cures the infection completely.

Important information about Medicine

Clindamycin hydrochloride is used to treat serious bacterial infections and protozoal diseases such as Malaria.  

Dosage information

Recommended dosage varies from 150 mg to 450 mg in adults. Your doctor will decide on the dose looking at the severity of infection and its spread. The dose needs to be taken before or after the meal. 

Strengths available

Dalacin C is available in the strength of 150mg.

What if you miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as and when you remember but only if you are few hours late. In case, it is the time to take the next dose, do not take the missed on and follow your regular routine.

What if you overdose?

In case you take multiple doses, visit the nearby hospital or seek assistance from your doctor. Do not exceed the dosage as prescribed by the doctor as it could prove harmful.

Things to be taken care of

Dalacin C contains lactose, a type of sugar and is thus not recommended to the people who have diabetes. If pregnant or trying to get pregnant talk to your doctor about this before you start taking this medicine. This medicine is not recommended for lactating mothers as the substances present might get passed to the breast milk causing harm to the baby.

While on Dalacin C go in for regular blood tests to prevent blood clots from occurring. If you have been taking medicine for intestinal disorders or stomach infections, report this to your doctor before you start with this medicine.

Side Effects

Most commonly reported side effects include:

§  Vaginitis

§  Distorted sense of taste

§  Skin rashes

§  Abdominal pain and cramps

§  Oesophagial and oesophagitis ulcer

§  Vomiting

§  Diarrhea

§  Nausea

§  Fever

§  Urticaria

All these symptoms need immediate medical attention and thus need to be reported to the doctor immediately. Do not take any medicine on your own to deal with these symptoms as this would aggravate the condition.

Interaction with other drugs

There are some medicines with which Dalacin C might interact such as erythromycin, warfarin, muscle relaxants and even oral contraceptives. If allergic to clindamycin or lincomycin, do not take this medicine. If you have taken medicine for asthma, hayfever or even eczema in the recent past, inform your doctor about this. Avoid alcohol intake till the course completes. Do not take any herbal or dietary supplement without informing your doctor during the course as this could lead to severe interactions.