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Information about Lincomycin

Lincomycin Uses

Lincomycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in infections of the skin such as acne (Pimples), abdomen, bone, skin, heart and soft tissues. It also used in post-operative infections.

How Lincomycin works

Lincomycin 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.

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Medicine brands for Lincomycin

LynxWallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹14 to ₹2788 variant(s)

Lynx ActiveWallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹2781 variant(s)

LinkInd Swift Laboratories Ltd

₹46 to ₹652 variant(s)

LincobioticDew Drops Lab

₹91 variant(s)

LincobestMankind Pharma Ltd

₹13 to ₹562 variant(s)

LinesGlorious Biotech

₹29 to ₹542 variant(s)

LincopStrathspey Labs Pvt Ltd

₹1861 variant(s)

LiodBennet Pharmaceuticals Limited

₹18 to ₹873 variant(s)

LincomakMakcur Laboratories Ltd.

₹281 variant(s)

Expert advice for Lincomycin

Your doctor has prescribed Lincomycin to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you start treatment with this antibiotic.
Stop taking Lincomycin and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Frequently asked questions for Lincomycin

Lincomycin

Q. How long does Lincomycin take to work?

Usually, Lincomycin starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Lincomycin?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. Is Lincomycin effective?

Lincomycin is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.Lincomycin is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Lincomycin too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. Can I stop taking Lincomycin when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Lincomycin and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. Can the use of Lincomycin cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Lincomycin can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.