Dalacin C

Dalacin C: Effective Antibiotic for Serious Infections

Dalacin C is a flavored granule formulation of clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride, designed to treat serious infections caused by sensitive anaerobic bacteria, such as Bacteroides species, Peptostreptococcus, anaerobic streptococci, Clostridium species, and microaerophilic streptococci. It is also indicated for infections due to sensitive gram-positive aerobic organisms like staphylococci, including penicillinase-producing staphylococci, streptococci, and pneumococci.

This medication is particularly useful for patients who are intolerant of or resistant to other appropriate antibiotics. Additionally, Dalacin C is recommended for prophylaxis against alpha-hemolytic (viridans group) streptococci before dental, oral, and upper respiratory tract surgery. It is also indicated for the prevention of bacterial endocarditis in patients allergic to penicillin with certain cardiac conditions or those taking oral penicillin for rheumatic fever prevention.

Key Features:

• Indications: Serious infections due to anaerobic and gram-positive aerobic bacteria.
• Prophylaxis: Before dental, oral, and upper respiratory tract surgery.
• Endocarditis Prevention: For patients allergic to penicillin with specific cardiac conditions.
• Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to clindamycin.

Important Information:

Dalacin C can cause side effects such as injection site irritation, thrombophlebitis, generalized skin rashes, anaphylactic shock, and Clostridium difficile colitis. It is essential to follow the recommended dosage and consult a healthcare provider if any adverse reactions occur.

This product is available in an oral solution form, which should be reconstituted according to the provided instructions. Each 5 mL contains approximately 1837 mg of sucrose when reconstituted with 75 mL of water.