Lincomycin is an antibiotic drug to treat severe bacterial infections. Lincomycin can also be used to treat bacterial infections in patients who are allergic to penicillin antibiotics.
Lincomycin works by interfering with the formation of a special protein that bacteria need to keep growing and living. That way the bacteria cannot grow and eventually die. Please note, this antibiotic cannot be used to treat colds, flu, or other viral infections.
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What is Lincomycin
| group | Lincosamide antibiotics |
| Category | Prescription drugs |
| Benefit | Treating bacterial infections |
| Consumed by | Adults and children 1 month old |
| Lincomycin for pregnant and lactating women | Category C: Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Lincomycin can be absorbed into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor. |
| Drug form | Syrup and capsules |
Warnings Before Taking Lincomycin
Follow the doctor's advice and advice while undergoing treatment with lincomycin. Before taking this drug, you need to pay attention to the following:
- Do not take lincomycin if you are allergic to this medicine or to other lincosamide antibiotics, such as clindamycin.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, or colitis.
- Tell your doctor if you plan to vaccinate with a live vaccine, such as the typhoid vaccine, while you are taking lincomycin. This medicine may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking certain medications, supplements, or herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
- If you have an allergic drug reaction, a more serious side effect, or an overdose after taking lincomycin, see your doctor immediately.
Dosage and Instructions for Use of Lincomycin
Lincomycin should only be used as prescribed by a doctor. The following are common doses of lincomycin based on the patient's age:
- Mature: 500 mg, 3-4 times daily.
- Children aged 1 month: 30–60 mg/kgBW per day, which is divided into several consumption schedules.
How to Take Lincomycin Correctly
Follow the doctor's advice and read the information listed on the lincomycin package before starting to take it. Do not increase or decrease the dose without consulting your doctor first.
Lincomycin should be taken with water on an empty stomach. For example, one hour before or two hours after eating.
Make sure that there is sufficient time between one dose and the next. Try to take lincomycin at the same time each day to maximize the effect of the drug.
Do not stop taking the drug even if the infection seems to have subsided and feels better, unless on advice from your doctor. The goal is to make sure the bacteria have been destroyed, thereby avoiding a recurrence of the infection.
If you forget to take lincomycin, it is advisable to do it immediately so you remember if the break with the next consumption schedule is not too close. If it is close, ignore it and do not double the dose.
Store lincomycin in a dry place and avoid direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
Lincomycin Interactions with Other Drugs
The following are interactions that may occur if you use lincomycin with other medicines:
- Increases the risk of side effects if taken with muscle relaxants, such as atracurium
- Decreases the effectiveness of live vaccines, such as typhoid or cholera vaccines
- Decreases absorption of lincomycin in the digestive system when taken with kaolin
- Decrease the effectiveness of erythromycin
Side Effects and Dangers of Lincomycin
Side effects that may arise after taking lincomycin are:
- Diarrhea
- Nauseous
- Throw up
- Headache
- Discomfort in the stomach
- Dizzy
- Ears ringing
Consult a doctor if the above side effects do not subside immediately or get worse. You need to see a doctor immediately if you experience an allergic drug reaction or more serious side effects, such as:
- Diarrhea that is severe or accompanied by blood
- Skin that bruises or bleeds easily
- A yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- Thrush in the mouth
- Fast heart rate