Lincomycin is an antibiotic used for certain bacterial infections, particularly where other antibiotics are not suitable. It comes as capsules and injection.

What Lincomycin Is Used For

  • Serious skin and soft tissue infections
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Respiratory infections in specific cases

Common Side Effects

  • Loose motions
  • Nausea
  • Stomach discomfort

Precautions

Contact your doctor if you develop severe or watery diarrhoea during or after treatment, as this needs checking. Finish the full course. Tell your doctor about any previous bowel problems or antibiotic reactions before starting.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.

Medicines Contains Lincomycin