LINCOTIN 600mg|2ml Injection 2ml

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The peak levels of this medicine can be observed in 2 to 4 hours after an oral dose and 30 to 60 minutes after an intramuscular dose.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 to 24 hours.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to [post-title] or Clindamycin.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

  Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhoea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of [post-title] in such cases.

• Gasping syndrome

  Benzyl alcohol which is an ingredient of the [post-title] injection has been associated with "Gasping Syndrome" in paediatrics patients, which is characterised by multi-system failure. The risk depends on the quantity administered and the liver function. Premature and low-birth-weight infants are at increased risk of developing the gasping syndrome.

• Liver and kidney disease

  [post-title] should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease. The dose should be reduced to 25% to 30% of the normal dosage in severe kidney disease conditions (CrCl less than 10 mL/min). Close monitoring of kidney and liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine.

Take [post-title] as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger quantities than prescribed. It should be used only in severe infectious conditions. Discontinue the medicine if persistent diarrhoea occurs. Close monitoring of liver and kidney function is necessary while receiving the medicine.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Does not cause sleepiness

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