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Limet Benefits & Uses

Limet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Limet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Limet Related Warnings

Is the use of Limet safe for pregnant women?

Limet may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Limet, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Limet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Limet. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Limet on the Kidneys?

Limet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Limet on the Liver?

Limet is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Limet on the Heart?

Using Limet does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Limet with Other Drugs

Limet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Pseudoephedrine

Bupropion

Buspirone

Phenylephrine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Moderate

Rifampicin

Paracetamol,Codeine

Mild

Phenytoin

Limet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Limet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Hyperthyroidism
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Limet

Is this Limet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Limet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Limet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Limet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Limet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Limet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Limet

Taking certain foods and Limet together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Limet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Limet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Limet

Question about 5 years ago

Can Limet cause headache?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Rarely, Limet causes a headache. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Limet with ibuprofen?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, oral Limet can be taken with ibuprofen. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ibuprofen then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Limet cause anemia?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Limet may cause anemia, this occurs only in few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. It occurs due to bone marrow suppression which might cause anemia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, and thrombocytopenia. However, this effect is reversible in nature and the function of bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Limet?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Limet is a brand name of linezolid and it comes in form of tablet and injection. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as oxazolidinone. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections such as skin infections and respiratory infections (pneumonia).

Question about 5 years ago

Is Limet safe to use?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Limet is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhoea, rash, and dizziness. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.