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Dalacin Benefits & Uses

Dalacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Dalacin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dalacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Dalacin safe for pregnant women?

Dalacin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Dalacin safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Dalacin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dalacin on the Kidneys?

Dalacin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dalacin on the Liver?

Side effects of Dalacin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dalacin on the Heart?

You can take Dalacin without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dalacin with Other Drugs

Dalacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine

Amiodarone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Dalacin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dalacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Dalacin

Is this Dalacin habit forming or addictive?

Dalacin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dalacin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Dalacin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dalacin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Dalacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dalacin

Taking Dalacin with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dalacin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dalacin with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Dalacin

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Dalacin?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Oral Dalacin can be taken with or without food because food does not have any effect on the absorption of this drug. The topical gel of Dalacin should be applied as a thin layer once daily on the affected area or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with colitis and improper kidney or liver function.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Dalacin treat UTI?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Dalacin can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Dalacin if i am allergic to penicillin?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Dalacin can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use a patch test to determine whether you are allergic to Dalacin as well or not.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Dalacin a steroid?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Dalacin is not a steroid. It contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Dalacin cause dry skin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, a topical preparation of Dalacin may cause dry skin in few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use moisturizer and other preventive cure to relieve dryness of skin.