Gatomycin 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), throat, stomach, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, and teeth.

Gatomycin 300mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Gatomycin Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Gatomycin Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Gatomycin 300mg Tablet is a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of lungs (pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Gatomycin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gatomycin

Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea

How to use Gatomycin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gatomycin 300mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Gatomycin 300mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gatomycin 300mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gatomycin 300mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Gatomycin 300mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Gatomycin 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gatomycin 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Gatomycin 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gatomycin 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Gatomycin 300mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you start treatment with this antibiotic.
Stop taking Gatomycin 300mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Lincomycin

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Lincosamides

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FAQs

Q. How long does Gatomycin 300mg Tablet take to work?

Usually, Gatomycin 300mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. Can the use of Gatomycin 300mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Gatomycin 300mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. Is Gatomycin 300mg Tablet effective?

Gatomycin 300mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Gatomycin 300mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Gatomycin 300mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. Is Gatomycin 300mg Tablet safe?

Gatomycin 300mg Tablet is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.

Q. Can I stop taking Gatomycin 300mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Gatomycin 300mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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