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Lincocin Capsule: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Lincocin Capsule (Lincomycin) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

500mg

Manufacturer

Pfizer Inc.

Estimated price

Rs. 131.24 - 2700

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What is Lincocin Capsule used for?

  • Severe bacterial infections where other antibiotics are not appropriate (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Infections caused by streptococci, staphylococci, and other susceptible bacteria (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Respiratory tract infections when serious bacterial involvement is suspected (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Lincocin Capsule if you are allergic to lincomycin or clindamycin.
  • Avoid using for non-bacterial infections such as common cold or flu.

Lincocin Capsule Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameLincocin
Generic NameLincomycin
Strength500mg
FormCapsule
Drug ClassLincosamide Antibiotic
ManufacturerPfizer Inc.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 capsules blister pack

2. What is Lincocin Capsule? (Lincocin Capsule kya hai)

Lincocin Capsule is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for treating various bacterial infections. Its active ingredient, Lincomycin, belongs to the Lincosamide Antibiotic class. This medication works by targeting inflammatory or infection-related pathways within the body. It's important to follow your doctor’s prescription regarding dosage and duration.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Severe bacterial infections where other antibiotics are not appropriate (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Infections caused by streptococci, staphylococci, and other susceptible bacteria (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Respiratory tract infections when serious bacterial involvement is suspected (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Skin and soft tissue infections (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Alternative therapy for penicillin-allergic patients with serious infections (doctor ke mashware se istemal)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with severe bacterial infections
  • Individuals allergic to penicillin but needing antibiotic treatment
  • People with skin or soft tissue infections

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to lincomycin or clindamycin
  • For non-bacterial infections like common cold or flu
  • During pregnancy without doctor's advice

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Lincocin Capsule if you are allergic to lincomycin or clindamycin.
  • Avoid using for non-bacterial infections such as common cold or flu.

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Anticoagulants
  • Other antibiotics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Persistent or severe diarrhea
  • Skin rash or itching

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousLincomycin
Alternative brandVariousLincomycin

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 capsulesRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Lincocin Capsule Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Lincocin Capsule doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Lincocin Capsule Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Lincocin Capsule ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ko pack label aur doctor se pooch kar verify karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Lincocin Capsule Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Lincocin Capsule pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Lincocin Capsule ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-04-03 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lincocin Capsule Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Lincocin Capsule doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Lincocin Capsule Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Lincocin Capsule ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ko pack label aur doctor se pooch kar verify karein.

Pakistan mein Lincocin Capsule Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Lincocin Capsule pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Lincocin Capsule ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.