Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet LINCODAR 500mg capsules
- Product code:
- W51838001
- Quantity:
- 16
- Indicated for:
- bacterial infections
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- lincomycin (lincosamide antibiotic)
- ATC
- J01FF02 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Macrolides, lincosamides and streptogramins | Lincosamides
Precautions:
Anaphylaxis
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Colitis / severe diarrhea
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Lincomycin is an antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is effective against infections of the skin, bones, joints, and respiratory tract.
The medication is administered orally, by injection, or topically, depending on the type and severity of the infection. The dosage and duration of treatment are determined by the doctor, and patients must strictly follow the recommendations.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or allergic reactions. In rare cases, pseudomembranous colitis, a serious intestinal condition, may occur.
Patients should inform their doctor about any other medications they are taking and avoid discontinuing treatment without consulting their doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a specialist before using lincomycin.
The medication is administered orally, by injection, or topically, depending on the type and severity of the infection. The dosage and duration of treatment are determined by the doctor, and patients must strictly follow the recommendations.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or allergic reactions. In rare cases, pseudomembranous colitis, a serious intestinal condition, may occur.
Patients should inform their doctor about any other medications they are taking and avoid discontinuing treatment without consulting their doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a specialist before using lincomycin.
General data about LINCODAR 500mg
- Substance:
- lincomycin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W51838001
- Concentration:
- 500mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- capsules
- Quantity:
- 16
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.