Alem: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Alem Information

Alem, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Alem also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Alem depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Alem also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain, Nausea or vomiting, Skin Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alem can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Alem are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Alem has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Alem has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alem related warnings section.

Alem can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alem in conditions like Heart Disease, Stomach Disease. Other contraindications of Alem have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Alem have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Alem is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Alem Benefits & Uses
Alem Dosage & How to Take
Alem Side Effects
Alem Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Alem with Other Drugs
Alem Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Alem
Alem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Alem Benefits & Uses

Alem is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear Infection
Giardiasis
Trichomoniasis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Amebiasis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear canal infection
Skin Infections
Bleeding Gums (Read More - Home remedies for bleeding gums)
Ringing in ears
Dysentery
Blood in Stool

Alem 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (100 mg), Ornidazole (250 mg)/Tablet, dose for children 8 - 12 years old
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet

Alem Related Warnings

Is the use of Alem safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Alem safe during breastfeeding?

Alem can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Alem on the Kidneys?

Using Alem does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Alem on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Alem. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Alem only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Alem on the Heart?

Alem may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Alem with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Escitalopram

Warfarin

Quinidine

Moderate

Aspirin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Vecuronium

Alem Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Stomach Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Alem

Is this Alem habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Alem has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Alem since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Alem should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Alem is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Alem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alem

Taking Alem with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alem

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Alem as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Alem

Question about 5 years ago

Is Alem safe?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Alem is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Alem contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Alem does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Alem with metformin?

Take Alem if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Alem used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Alem is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Alem with doxycyclin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Alem can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.