Lincomycin

Therapeutic Group

Macrolides, Lincosamides And Streptogramins

Indication Dosage

Infections Caused By Gram-positive Pathogens, Anaerobic Infections, Chronic Middle Ear Infection, Colitis, Impetigo, Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia: 

Oral: 

  • Adults: 500 Mg Three Or Four Times Daily; 
  • Children 1-6 Months: 1.25-2.5 Ml Three Times Daily; 
  • 6 Months - 2 Yrs: 2.5-5 Ml Three Times Daily; 
  • 3 - 9 Yrs: 2.5-5 Ml Four Times Daily; 
  • 10 - 12 Yrs: 5-10 Ml Four Times Daily. 

By IM Inj Or Iv Infusion: 

  • Adults: 600 Mg By IM Inj 12-24 Hourly Or IV infusion 8-12 Hourly. 
  • Children 1 Month & Older: 10 Mg/kg By IM Inj 12-24 Hourly; Alternatively 10-20 Mg/kg Daily By IV Infusion In 2 Or 3 Divided Doses At 8-12 Hr Intervals.

Content

  • Cap 500mg: Lincomycin (as Hci) 500mg.
  • Inj 150mg (1 ml) /300mg(1 ml) /600mg(2 ml): Lincomycin (as Hci) 150mg (1 ml) /300mg(1 ml) /600mg(2 ml) Amp /vial.
  • Susp /Syp: Per 5 ml: Lincomycin.

Pregnancy

Caution Advised, Avoid

Stability

  • Lincosamide

Contra Indications

  • Lincosamide Sensitivity.

Precautions

  • Lincosamide Sensitivity.

Lactation

  • Contraindicated, Avoid

Side Effects

  • Abdominal Discomfort
  • Anaphylactoid Reactions
  • Antibiotic-associated Colitis
  • Diarrhoea (discontinue Treatment)
  • Eosinophilia
  • Exfoliative Dermatitis
  • Jaundice
  • Leucopenia
  • Nausea
  • Oesophageal Ulcers
  • Oesophagitis
  • Polyarthritis
  • Pruritus
  • Rash
  • Stevens-johnson Syndrome
  • Taste Disturbances
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • Urticaria
  • Vesiculobullous Dermatitis
  • Vomiting

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