Dalacin C 300mg Injection (Clindamycin 150mg / Disodium edetate 0.5mg)

Description

Dalacin C 300 MG Injection is a lincosamide antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, bones, joints, stomach, and intestine. It is also used in post-surgical conditions to avoid infections at the site of surgery. This injection stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.

Dalacin C 300 MG Injection is administered into your vein or muscle by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. Common side effects of this medicine are diarrhoea, muscle pain, headache, weakness, skin rash, and pain at the injection site. Use it cautiously in individuals with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon) due to the risk of severe diarrhoea. It should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are caused by bacteria. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Dalacin C 300 MG Injection
Dalacin 300 MG Injection
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Dalacin C 300 MG Injection
Pain at the injection site
Black or tarry stools
Nausea
Chest pain
Diarrhoea
Stomach pain
Fast heartbeat
Muscle or joint pain
Increased thirst
Skin rash

Uses of Dalacin C 300 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
Dalacin C 300 MG Injection is used to treat the following lower respiratory tract infections:
1. Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in the lungs (either single or both lungs). It can be bacterial and viral. Dalacin C 300 MG Injection is used to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria.
2. Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulates air passage in the lungs. Dalacin C 300 MG Injection is used to treat bronchitis caused by bacteria.
Skin and soft tissue infections
Skin and soft tissue infections occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures. Dalacin C 300 MG Injection is used to treat all skin infections caused by bacteria.
Stomach and intestinal infections
Bacterial gastrointestinal infections are stomach and intestinal infections caused by bacteria. Gastroenteritis is a common bacterial infection that affects the stomach and intestines. Dalacin C 300 MG Injection is used to treat bacterial gastroenteritis.
Bone and Joint infections
Bone and joint infections occur in the bones and joints. Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone and septic arthritis is an infection in a joint. These infections can occur due to a bone/joint injury or through blood by which bacteria, virus, or fungi invade a bone/joint. Dalacin C 300 MG Injection is used for the treatment of osteomyelitis and septic arthritis caused by bacteria.
Bacterial Septicemia
Bacterial septicemia is an infection of the blood caused by bacteria. In this infection, the immune system that protects you from many illnesses releases a lot of chemicals into your blood. These toxins are carried through the bloodstream to your entire body leading to organ damage. Dalacin C 300 MG Injection is used for the treatment of bacterial septicemia.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid using Dalacin C 300 MG Injection if you are previously allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since Dalacin C 300 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Dalacin C 300 MG Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of an overdose are very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

General Instructions

Dalacin C 300 MG Injection should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Report any undesirable side effects to the doctor promptly.

Most common clindamycin injection uses are mentioned on indications. Your doctor may sometimes prescribe this medicine for bacterial infections that are not mentioned above. Clindamycin injection 300 mg, 150 mg, 600 mg and 900 mg are the available strengths for clindamycin injection dosage form.