Lincomycin (SXP)™

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Lincomycin SXP is indicated in the treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of gram-positive aerobes such as streptococci, pneumococci and staphylococci.,Its use should be reserved for penicillin-allergic patients or other patients for whom, in the judgement of the physician, a penicillin is inappropriate. Because of the risk of colitis (see PRECAUTIONS), before selecting lincomycin the physician should consider the nature of infection and the suitability of less toxic alternatives (e.g. erythromycin).,Lincomycin injection has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of staphylococcal infections resistant to other antibiotics and susceptible to lincomycin. Staphylococcal strains resistant to Lincomycin injection have been recovered; culture and susceptibility studies should be done in conjunction with Lincomycin injection therapy. In the case of macrolides, partial but not complete cross resistance may occur. The drug may be administered concomitantly with other antimicrobial agents with which it is compatible when indicated (see PRECAUTIONS).,The specific infections for which Lincomycin SXP is indicated are as follows:,Upper respiratory infections including tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, sinusitis, scarlet fever and as adjuvant therapy for diphtheria. Effectiveness in the treatment of mastoiditis would be anticipated.,Lower respiratory infections including acute and chronic bronchitis and pneumonia.,Skin and skin structure infections including cellulitis, furuncles, abscesses, impetigo, acne and wound infections. Conditions such as erysipelas, lymphadenitis, paronychia (panaritium), mastitis and cutaneous gangrene should, if caused by susceptible organisms, respond to lincomycin therapy.,Bone and joint infections including osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.,Septicaemia and endocarditis. Selected cases of septicaemia and/or endocarditis due to susceptible organisms have responded well to lincomycin. However, bactericidal drugs are often preferred for these infections.,Bacillary Dysentery. Although Shigella is resistant to lincomycin in vitro (MIC approximately 200-400 micrograms/mL), lincomycin has been effective in its treatment due to the very high levels of lincomycin attained in the bowel (approximately 3000-7000 micrograms/gram of stool).

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• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light; Do not Freeze

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Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Intravenous
• Clear, colorless to slightly yellow solution, having a slight odour, essentially free from visible particulate matter.

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This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

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For the active ingredient: lincomycin

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

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