Lincomycin: how to take it safely
Lincocin
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats bone, joint, skin and some chest infections.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Finish the full course, even if you feel better.
When to take it
Take it 3 to 4 times a day, at evenly spaced times.
Take it with
On an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
What to avoid
- Stopping the course early.
- Sharing or saving leftover antibiotics.
- Anti-diarrhoea medicines such as loperamide if you get diarrhoea.
- Tell your doctor if you have had colitis or bowel problems.
Possible side effects
Nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain.
Get help if
Watery or bloody diarrhoea, severe stomach cramps or fever, even weeks after finishing: see a doctor straight away.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.