DALACIN Capsules 150mg [Brand Name]

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Active ingredient
Clindamycin hydrochloride

Brand name medicine
DALACIN

Effects of this medicine
・This medicine is a lincosamide that has bactericidal action against infectious gram-positive coccus (e.g. staphylococci, streptococci, pneumococci).
・It is usually used to treat various types of infections such as dermal infections, respiratory infections and otolaryngologic infections. Not effective against fungal or virus diseases.
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
・In general, for adults, take 1 capsule (150 mg [titer] of the active ingredient) at a time, once every 6 hours. For patients with severe infections, take 2 capsules (300 mg [titer]) at a time, once every 8 hours. In general, for children, take 15 mg (titer) of the active ingredient per kilogram of the body weight daily and for patients with severe infections, take 20 mg (titer) daily, in 3 to 4 divided doses. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age, body weight or symptoms. This preparation contains 150 mg (titer) of the active ingredient in a capsule. Strictly follow the instructions.
・Esophageal retention of this medicine for a long time may cause esophagitis or esophageal ulcer with its dissolution. Take it with a large amount of water or milk (about one glass full), avoid taking immediately before bedtime and do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking it.
・If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods.
・If you are weakened.
・If you have: a history of diseases such as colitis, atopic diathesis, esophageal obstruction, myasthenia gravis, renal dysfunction or liver dysfunction.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Precautions while taking this medicine

・This medicine may cause pseudomembranous colitis, a serious colitis with fulminant diarrhea as a prominent symptom accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, increased white blood cell and mucus/bloody stool in rare cases. If abdominal pain or frequent diarrhea occurs while taking this medicine or in 2 to 3 weeks after completion of this medicine, discontinue taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
・Since pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, decreased platelets, increased eosinophils, decreased white blood cell or decreased granulocytes may occur, blood tests and others are performed.
・Liver function test is periodically performed since liver dysfunction or jaundice may occur.
・Renal function test is periodically performed since acute renal disorder, azotemia, oliguria or proteinuria may occur.
・For healthcare professional use only
Storage conditions and other information

・Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature (1 to 30 degrees Celsius) away from direct sunlight and moisture.
・Discard the remainder. Do not store them. If you do not know how to discard, seek advice of your pharmacy or medical institution. Do not give the unused medicines to others.