WHAT IS DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE
DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE contains Clindamycin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to kill certain serious bacterial infections. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting and swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, groin or elsewhere.
Before taking DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you have or ever had problems with your stomach or intestines (bowel disease, diarrhea), hay fever, asthma, eczema, intolerance to certain sugars, kidney, and liver problems. DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE.
DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. The most common side effects of taking DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE are diarrhea, stomach pain and abnormal liver function tests. Consult your doctor if your symptoms get worse or persist.
USES OF DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE
Treats severe bacterial infections
HOW DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE WORKS
DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE acts against the bacteria by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome (site of protein synthesis). Which in turn prevents protein synthesis and kills the infection-causing bacteria.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Swallow it with a full glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE
DALACIN
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Abnormal liver function test
UNCOMMON
Vomiting
Feeling sick
Smooth skin rashes or redness covered with elevated bumps
Hives
RARE
Stop taking DALACIN C 300MG CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Severe, continuous, bloody diarrhea (with stomach pain or fever). It can be a sign of serious bowel inflammation (pseudomembranous colitis).
A severe allergic reaction such as sudden wheezing, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, throat or tongue, rash, or itching (especially if affecting the entire body)
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
Skin rashes which can be severe or life-threatening:
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (peeling of large areas of skin, especially around the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals) and a more severe form (toxic epidermal necrolysis)
The rapid appearance of areas of red skin with small pustules (blisters filled with white/yellow fluid) (Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP))
Widespread red skin rash with pus-containing blisters (exfoliative dermatitis bullous)
Skin rash, which may blister (looks like central dark spots surrounded by a paler area, with a dark ring around the edge, known as erythema multiforme)
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (fever, swollen lymph nodes or skin rash).