Esclin 600mg Injection
Manufacturer
Eskos Pharma
Salt Composition
Clindamycin (600mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Esclin 600mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Esclin 600mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Esclin 600mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Esclin 600mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Esclin 600mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Esclin 600mg Injection 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.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Esclin 600mg Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms. It is given as an injection into muscles or directly into veins under the supervision of a doctor. 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. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. Stop taking Esclin 600mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
