Kacin 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Kacin Benefits & Uses

Kacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Kacin 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

Kacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Kacin safe for pregnant women?

Kacin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Kacin safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Kacin on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Kacin can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Kacin on the Liver?

Side effects of Kacin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Kacin on the Heart?

Kacin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Kacin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Kacin Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Kacin

Is this Kacin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Kacin has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Kacin as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Kacin only on doctor's advice.

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

Kacin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Kacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Kacin

Taking Kacin with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Kacin

Information about the interaction of Kacin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Kacin

Question about 5 years ago

Is Kacin safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Kacin 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 decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Kacin cause constipation?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Kacin does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Kacin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Kacin 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

How does Kacin work?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Kacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Kacin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Kacin can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Kacin together.