Damclid 300mg Injection

Damclid Injection is an antibiotic medicine. It contains clindamycin as its active ingredient. Damclid is used for the treatment of serious bacterial infections particularly when other treatment options do not show an effective infection control.

Clindamycin works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria that cause infection. Damclid Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in a healthcare setup. Follow any aftercare instructions given by them.

Inform your doctor about all the medicine you are currently taking or any medical condition you suffer from before taking this Injection.

Dosage

Overdose

Chances of an overdose are unlikely since this will be given to you under medical supervision.

Missed a Dose

Chances of missing a dose are unlikely since it will be given to you in a healthcare setup. If you miss any appointment of taking this Injection that is due, it is important that you make another appointment. Always complete the course of antibiotics for effective treatment.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Clindamycin present in Damclid Injection slows or stops the growth of susceptible bacteria that causes infection.

Directions for Use

• Damclid Injection will be given to you by the doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic.
• Please follow any aftercare instructions given by them.
• The correct dose will be decided by your doctor and depends on the type of infection and your weight and age.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Damclid Injection during pregnancy?

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking this Injection.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Damclid Injection while breastfeeding?

You should not breastfeed while being treated with Damclid Injection.

Driving

Can I drive if I have been given Damclid Injection?

No effects on the ability to drive or use machines have been seen with Damclid Injection.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol If I have taken Damclid Injection?

There is limited information available. Consult your doctor if you consume alcohol too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience diarrhoea after receiving this Injection or usually get diarrhoea after taking an antibiotic.
• You suffer from liver or kidney problems. Your doctor may give you a lower dose.
• If you develop severe or prolonged or bloody diarrhoea during or after being given this Injection. Report it to your doctor immediately.
• You suffer from asthma, eczema or hay fever.
• You are supposed to be treated with this Injection for the long term. You may be asked to perform some routine tests regularly.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to clindamycin or any component of this Injection.

Side effects

• Rash
• Stomach pain
• Injection site reaction
• Abnormal liver function

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can affect the way Damclid Injection works or this Injection itself can affect the action of other medicines taken along. Thus, it is important to inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking to avoid any possible interaction.
• In particular, if you are taking muscle relaxants, blood thinners or anti-infectives like rifampicin.
• used during operations.
• If you are taking oral contraceptives pills, you should use extra contraception whilst receiving this medicine and for seven days after this Injection.
• Your doctor may need to take regular blood tests to check how well your blood can clot if you are on blood thinners.

Storage and disposal

• Store Damclid Injection as per the instruction mentioned on the label.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What dose of Damclid Injection I should take?

The correct dose of Damclid Injection will be decided by your doctor and depends on the type of infection and your weight and age.

What are the side effects of Damclid Injection?

Blood clots, abdominal pain, abnormal liver function and rashes as some of the side effects of Damclid. However, not everyone treated with this Injection gets these side effects.