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lincomycin-oral (cont.)

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: colitis or other gastrointestinal disease, liver problems, kidney problems, allergies to tartrazine (a yellow dye) or other other drugs. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should inform their doctor before taking this drug.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before you use this drug, tell your doctor about any other drugs you are taking, including nonprescription drugs. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

NOTES: This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.

MISSED DOSE: If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, and you take 3 or more daily, take the missed dose and the next dose 2 to 4 hours apart.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Follow label warnings about whether or not to refrigerate liquid forms. Do not freeze. Do not store in bathroom.


Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005




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