Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule will not work for viral infections, such as the common cold and flu.

Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule contains 'Clindamycin' that works by preventing bacterial protein synthesis, leading to the inhibition of bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect that stops bacterial reproduction. Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens.

Take Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule as advised by a doctor. Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn, skin rash, and vaginal itching or discharge. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule . Let your doctor know if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), yellow food dye allergy, or allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema). Do not use Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule may affect vaccine activity. Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them. Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens.

• Stomach pain

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Heartburn

• Skin rash

• Vaginal itching or discharge 

Do not use Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema). Do not use Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule may affect vaccine activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule . Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule should be used in children only when prescribed by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule may interact with antibiotics (erythromycin, rifampicin), anticoagulants (warfarin), fits medicines (phenytoin, carbamazepine), and neuromuscular blocking agents.

Drug-Food Interaction: Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule may interact with St. John's Wort (herbal supplement).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule , let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases, colitis, asthma, hay fever, and eczema.

• ERYTHROMYCIN
• WARFARIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• RIFAMPICIN
• PHENYTOIN

• Include whole-grain foods like multigrain bread and brown rice in your diet. 

• Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. 

• Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.

• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 

• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 

• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

• Liver function monitoring (Liver function tests) is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

• Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during the usage of antibiotics. Please consult your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea.

• Coagulation (blood clotting) tests are recommended when Dalacin C 300 mg Capsule is used along with anticoagulants.

Bacterial infection: It occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have a thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, fatigue, and tiredness. Untreated bacterial infections may lead to serious life-threatening conditions like sepsis.