Biocine Syrup (lincomycin 250mg/5ml) 100ml

Description

Indication: Biocine has been shown to be very effective in the treatment of the following conditions caused by gram-positive aerobes such as Streptococci, Pneumococci and Staphylococci (including penicillinase-producing staphylococci) or by susceptible anaerobic bacteria;

• Bone and joint infections including osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
• Skin and soft tissue infections such as cellulitis, abscesses, furuncles, impetigo acne and wound infections.
• Upper respiratory infections including tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, finufitis, scarlet fever and as adjuvant therapy for diphtheria.
• Lower respiratory infections such as acute and chronic bronchitis and pneumonia.
• Septicaemia and endocarditis.
• Bacillary dysentery.
• Usage in Neonates. Biocine is well tolerated in neonates and no adverse effects were reported.

Dosage: The syrup form of biocine typically contains 250 mg of lincomycin base per 5ml (teaspoon). However, the exact dosage should be determined by a healthcare provider based on the specific condition being treated. 30mg/kg/day in 3 to 4 equal doses

Side Effects:

• Skin mucous membrane: purities, skin rashes, urticaria, vaginitis.
• Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal distress and persistent diarrhoea.
• Haematopoietic: Leucopenia, Neutropenia, agranulocytosis and thrombocytopenic purpura.
• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or watery stools; change in how much urine is passed; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; mouth irritation or mouth sores; ringing in the ears; severe or persistent diarrhea; stomach pain or cramps; swelling of hands, eyes, or throat; yellowing of skin or eyes.
• In the event of over dosage, symptomatic and supportive therapy should be given as appropriate.

Precautions:

• Use Biocine with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially diarrhoea. Monitor carefully for change in bowel frequency.
• Do not use it in NEWBORNS OR INFANTS. It may cause serious and sometimes fatal side effects.
• A severe skin reaction may happen.
• Long term or repeated use of Biocine may cause a second infection.
• Biocine only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (e.g. common cold)
• Be sure to use Biocine for the full course of the treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or the otherwise medicine.