Linco P.P.M 500 mg

Indication

Treatment of severe infections caused by sensitive micro-organisms: ear-nose-throat infections, bronchopulmonary infections, mouth infections, skin infections, genital tract infections, bone and joint infections, septicaemia, and infections after abdominal surgery.

Ingredients

• Lincomycin 500 mg

Direction

Oral use. Adults: 1 capsule 3 or 4 times per day. Children: 30 to 60 mg/kg/day divided into 3 or 4 doses. Take at least 1 hour before food. Follow the prescribed doses.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting and abdominal pain.
• Antibiotic
• associated (pseudomembranous) colitis
• stop and seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhoea occurs.
• Skin rash
• itching or other allergic reactions.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription antibiotic
• complete the full course as directed by a doctor.
• Do not use if allergic to lincomycin or clindamycin.
• Use with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease (especially colitis)
• liver or kidney impairment.
• Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.