Drug Uses
Dalacin C is used for treatment of certain bacterial infections.

How Taken
Use Dalacin C as directed by your doctor. Take Dalacin C with or without a meal. To clear up your infection completely, take Dalacin C for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.

Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Dalacin C, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances, if you are allergic to any ingredient in Dalacin C, if you have had a severe allergic reaction to a penicillin (eg, amoxicillin) or other beta–lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem), have stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation), blood clotting problems, kidney or liver problems, or poor nutrition, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast–feeding. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Dalacin C while you are pregnant. Dalacin C is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast–feeding while you use Dalacin C, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. Some medicines may interact with Dalacin C. Therefore tell your doctor of all prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement that you are taking. Dalacin C may decrease the ability of your blood to clot. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools. Dalacin C only works against bacteria, it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold). Long–term or repeated use of Dalacin C may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Dalacin C may cause the results of some tests for urine glucose to be wrong. Dalacin C may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Dalacin C. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of Dalacin C. Use Dalacin C with extreme caution in children younger than 10 years old who have diarrhea or an infection of the stomach or bowel.

Missed Dose
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the Missed Dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Possible Side Effects
Some of the Possible Side Effects are– Diarrhea, dizziness, headache, indigestion, joint pain, stomach pain, tiredness. Contact your doctor if any of these or other side effects occur. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, you should seek medical attention immediately– allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue), agitation, confusion, dark urine, decreased urination, fever, hallucinations, red, swollen, or blistered skin, seizures, severe or blood diarrhea, severe stomach pain, severe tiredness, unusual bruising or bleeding, unusual vaginal pain, odor, or discharge, yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Storage
Store Dalacin C at 77 °F (25 °C). Brief storage at 59 – 86 °F (15 – 30 °C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Dalacin C out of the reach of children.

Overdose
If overdose is suspected seek medical attention immediately. Some of the symptoms of Dalacin C overdose are– blood in the urine, muscle spasm, nausea, seizures, severe diarrhea, vomiting.

More Information
Dalacin C may cause dizziness. These effects may worsen if Dalacin C is taken with alcohol or certain other medications. Use Dalacin C with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to this drug. If your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, contact your doctor. Dalacin C should be used only by the patient for whom it has been prescribed. Do not take less or more or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Disclaimer
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