Dalacin: instructions for use

Today it is impossible to imagine our life without antibiotics. Every year new and new types of these medicines appear, because microorganisms that cause a variety of diseases quickly get used to the action of antibiotics. That is why it is not recommended to abuse them, take them often, without the appointment of a doctor. This applies to all drugs, including the described.

"Dalatsin," the instructions clearly state this information, refers to the group of lincosamides. This means that the drug is particularly effective against staphylococci, suspends the vital activity and reproduction of streptococci, pneumococci, suppresses the process of protein synthesis in aerobic (not needing access to oxygen) non-spore-forming microorganisms. Dalatsin is active in relation to the simplest: some types of pneumocysts, mycoplasmas, toxoplasm.

The action of the preparation "Dalacin", the instruction indicates this, is similar to the action of the more known antibiotic "Lincomycin", whose semisynthetic analogue it is. However, "Clindamycin" (this is the international name of the drug) is characterized by higher antimicrobial activity than "Lincomycin". That is why in many European countries it practically replaced the latter.

What diseases are treated with Dalacin? The instruction informs that the preparation is recommended for:

· Treatment of abscesses of the lung, pleurisy, sinusitis, otitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, other diseases of the respiratory system, getting rid of ENT infections;

· Elimination of skin infections : rye, impetigo, acne, acne, infected wounds;

· Treatment of diseases of soft tissues, joints, bones: arthritis, osteomyelitis, etc.

· Therapy of female infections: colpitis, endometritis, salpingitis, as well as infectious diseases of the uterus;

· Prevention and treatment of endocarditis, peritonitis;

· Elimination of oral infections;

Malaria treatment;

· Prevention of infectious diseases that may occur during surgery.

"Dalatsin," the instruction says further, has several dosage forms. It is available in the form of vaginal cream, vaginal suppositories, gel for external use, tablets, solutions for injection. Each form has its own specific effects on the disease.

"Dalatsin" (tablets) is well absorbed. In bile, bones, respiratory organs, joints, appendix, fallopian tubes, saliva, high concentrations of active substance are created. This drug does not penetrate into the cerebrospinal fluid.

The drug is excreted from the body with urine, but does not give in to dialysis.

For treatment of female infections, the ointment "Dalacin" or vaginal suppositories "Dalacin" is most often prescribed. The drug (1 cilantro or 1 dose of cream) is administered at night, before bedtime. The course of treatment usually lasts three days. At this time, women are encouraged to use condoms with extreme caution, because the antibiotic can break the strength of these products. It is advisable to abandon intimacy during the three-day course of treatment.

If the antibiotic is intolerant and the drug is not prescribed in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Depending on the severity of the infection, a gynecologist may prescribe a pill or an injection of Clindamycin in addition to suppositories or suppositories.

Gel "Dalatsin", the instruction informs about it, is used to treat acne. Visible effect is noticeable after 2-3 weeks after the beginning of application. Gel "Dalatsin" instruction advises to apply on dry clean skin twice a day.

Are there any contraindications to Dalacin?

Of course, like all other drugs. It is not recommended for pregnant and lactating children, babies up to a month, people suffering from colitis and those who have a history of renal or hepatic insufficiency.

In addition, the drug can give some side effects, such as urticaria, intestinal flora, anaphylactic shock with rapid intravenous injection. That's why "Dalacin" should be used only on the recommendation of a doctor and under his supervision.