DALACIN C is an antibiotic. It is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria.
This medicine works by killing or stopping the growth of the bacteria causing your infection.
It will not work against viral infections such as colds or flu.
DALACIN C is recommended for patients who are allergic to penicillin or patients for whom penicillin is not suitable.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why DALACIN C has been prescribed for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed DALACIN C for another reason.
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
DALACIN C is not addictive.
Before you take DALACIN C capsules
When you must not take it
- Do not take DALACIN C capsules if you have an allergy to:
clindamycin or lincomycin
lactose monohydrate or any of the other ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
shortness of breath
wheezing or difficulty breathing
swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
rash, itching or hives on the skin.
- Do not take this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.
If you are not sure whether you should start taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.
Before you start to take it
Tell your doctor if you have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.
Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:
severe diarrhoea associated with the use of antibiotics
severe liver disease
kidney disease
bowel disease
any gastrointestinal (stomach or gut) problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Clindamycin crosses the placenta therefore DALACIN C capsules should only be used in pregnancy if clearly needed.
DALACIN C capsules are not recommended during breastfeeding.
Your doctor can discuss with you the risks and benefits involved.
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