Dalocel 600mg Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Celon Laboratories Ltd
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Clindamycin Phosphate 600mg
 
Storage
Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Dalocel 600mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

Dalocel 600mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects of this medicine include pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, abdominal pain, maculopapular rash, thrombophlebitis, and abnormal liver function test. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection; these are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

USES OF DALOCEL INJECTION

Treatment of Bacterial infections

BENEFITS OF DALOCEL INJECTION

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Dalocel 600mg Injection is a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of lungs (pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

SIDE EFFECTS OF DALOCEL INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dalocel

·         Pseudomembranous colitis

·         Maculopapular rash

·         Thrombophlebitis

·         Stomach pain

·         Nausea

·         Vomiting

·         Diarrhea

HOW TO USE DALOCEL INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW DALOCEL INJECTION WORKS

Dalocel 600mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Dalocel 600mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dalocel 600mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dalocel 600mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Dalocel 600mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Dalocel 600mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dalocel 600mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Dalocel 600mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dalocel 600mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE DALOCEL INJECTION?

If you miss a dose of Dalocel 600mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.