Linacin150mg

• Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• Bone and Joint Infections
• Pelvic Infections
• Intra-abdominal Infections (Peritonitis)
• Septicemia and Endocarditis
• Dental Infections
• Acne
• Bacterial Vaginosis
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
• Toxic Shock Syndrome
• Anaerobic Infections

Adult Dose (Oral):

• Serious infections: 150-300 mg every 6 hours
• More severe infections: 300-450 mg every 6 hours (max 1.8 g/day)
• Bacterial Vaginosis: 300 mg every 12 hours (7 days)
• Endocarditis prophylaxis: 600 mg 1 hour before dental procedure

Pediatric Dose (Oral): 10-25 mg/kg/day (every 8 hours); severe infections: 30-40 mg/kg/day.

Adult Dose (Parenteral): 0.6-2.7 g/day in divided doses; severe infections: up to 4.8 g/day.

Pediatric Dose (Parenteral): 20-40 mg/kg/day (every 8 hours).

Common Side Effects:

• Skin rash
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Pruritus
• Urticaria
• Esophagitis and esophageal ulcer

Serious Side Effects: Pseudomembranous colitis (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea), anaphylaxis.

• You have been prescribed Clindamycin for the treatment of acne. It may take a long time before your acne starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
• Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Clindamycin.
• Do not apply to broken or damaged skin.
• Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Use with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis.
• Caution during pregnancy and lactation.