Alinfec 250 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Alinfec Benefits & Uses

Alinfec is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Alinfec 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Alinfec Related Warnings

Is the use of Alinfec safe for pregnant women?

Alinfec shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Alinfec safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Alinfec for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Alinfec on the Kidneys?

Use of Alinfec may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Alinfec on the Liver?

Alinfec has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Alinfec on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Alinfec on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Alinfec with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alinfec Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Alinfec

Is this Alinfec habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Alinfec has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Alinfec since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Alinfec should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Alinfec for mental disorders.

No

Alinfec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alinfec

It is safe to take Alinfec with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alinfec

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Alinfec

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Alinfec cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Alinfec has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Alinfec cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Alinfec is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Alinfec will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Alinfec available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Alinfec is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Alinfec?

Alinfec is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Alinfec on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Discontinuing Alinfec on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.