Dalacin C Phosphate Injection (Clindamycin Phosphate)
Complete patient guide for uses, dosage, side effects, and safety information
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What Is Dalacin C Phosphate Injection Used For?
Dalacin C Phosphate Injection contains clindamycin phosphate, an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections throughout your body.
Primary Uses
This medication treats infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria. It is often recommended for patients who are allergic to penicillin or for whom penicillin is not suitable.
How It Works
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.
Good to know: This antibiotic is specifically designed for bacterial infections and won’t work against viruses like colds or flu
How to Take Dalacin C Phosphate Injection
Dalacin C Phosphate Injection is administered by healthcare professionals in a medical setting, not self-administered at home.
Dosage Instructions
Your doctor will decide the dose, how often, and how long it should be given according to your age, condition and body weight. The injection may be given as an intravenous infusion (slow drip into a vein) or as an injection into a muscle by a doctor or trained nurse.
What If You Miss a Dose?
Since this medication is given by healthcare professionals in a medical setting, missed doses are managed by your medical team.
Important: Do not stop receiving Dalacin C injection because you are feeling better, unless advised by your doctor
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Side Effects
Like all medications, this medicine can cause side effects. Most are mild and temporary, but some require medical attention.
Common Side Effects
These side effects occur relatively frequently and usually don’t require emergency care:
- pain, swelling, itching, redness, warmth, tenderness, lump under the skin at injection site
- pain, stiffness or swelling in joints
- skin rash which may be red or itchy
- vomiting, nausea
- stomach ache
- change or loss of taste
- vaginal infection (itching, burning and thick, white discharge)
- red rash on folds of buttocks, groin, armpit or behind the knee
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- low blood pressure (dizziness, lightheadedness)
- severe diarrhea which may have blood and mucus, stomach pain, fever
- weight loss and fevers, night sweats, fatigue, cough, chest pain
- frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers
- bleeding or bruising more easily than normal
- sudden signs of allergy such as rash, swelling of face, lips, tongue, shortness of breath, wheezing
- painful red area of skin with blistering or peeling
- little or no urine with drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, breathlessness
- yellowing of eyes or skin (jaundice)
- severe swelling and redness along a vein
- chest pain, shortness of breath, fast or irregular heartbeats
Important Warnings
There are several important warnings and precautions to be aware of before receiving this medication.
Who Should Not Take Dalacin C Phosphate Injection
You should not receive this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Dalacin C injection, clindamycin, lincomycin, or any of the ingredients listed in the medication information.
Medical Conditions to Discuss
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, bowel problems, stomach or gut problems, history of severe diarrhea associated with antibiotic use, allergy to latex, history of allergic reactions to different things, or any other medical conditions.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Clindamycin and benzyl alcohol cross the placenta, and your doctor will discuss benefits and risks. This medication may affect your baby and is not recommended during breastfeeding.
Elderly Patients: Patients over 60 years of age are more likely to have severe gastrointestinal effects and should tell their doctor immediately about severe stomach pain or diarrhea, which may occur more than 2 months after treatment stops
Drug Interactions
Some medicines may interfere with Dalacin C injection and affect how it works. Always tell your healthcare team about all medications you’re taking.
- erythromycin, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, rifampicin, rifaximin (bacterial infection treatments)
- fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole (fungal infection treatments)
- carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone (seizure medications)
- imatinib, enzalutamide, apalutamide, midostaurin (cancer treatments)
- aprepitant (nausea and vomiting treatment)
- lumacaftor (cystic fibrosis treatment)
- St. John’s wort (emotional health supplement)
- dexamethasone (inflammatory conditions treatment)
- diltiazem, verapamil (angina or high blood pressure treatments)
- ritonavir (HIV/AIDS treatment)
- some medicines used during surgery in intensive care settings
Alcohol & Driving
Be cautious about activities requiring alertness until you know how this medication affects you.
Alcohol
No specific information is available about alcohol interactions with this medication.
Driving and Operating Machinery
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Dalacin C injection affects you.
Storage
Dalacin C injection will be stored in the hospital pharmacy or on the ward by healthcare professionals. Hospital staff will dispose of any leftover medication.
Overdose Information
Since Dalacin C injection is usually given in hospital under close medical supervision, overdose is unlikely. However, if you experience severe side effects including severe diarrhea with blood, severe stomach pain, dizziness, unusual heartbeat, or chest pain, tell your doctor or nurse immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
The medication begins working by killing or stopping bacterial growth immediately, but you should tell your doctor if symptoms don’t improve within a few days or if they become worse.
No, do not stop receiving Dalacin C injection because you are feeling better, unless advised by your doctor. Completing the full course is important for effective treatment.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse immediately if you develop severe diarrhea, even if it occurs several weeks after treatment has stopped. This may indicate a serious bowel condition requiring urgent medical care.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. The medication crosses the placenta, and your doctor will discuss the benefits and risks of using it during pregnancy.
Yes, Dalacin C injection is often recommended for patients who are allergic to penicillin or for whom penicillin is not suitable.
Remind any doctor, dentist, or pharmacist you visit that you have been given Dalacin C injection, as it may interfere with some blood test results.
Yes, patients over 60 years are more likely to have severe gastrointestinal effects and should immediately report severe stomach pain or diarrhea to their doctor, even if it occurs months after treatment stops.
Important Disclaimer
This information is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.