Lactagard 1500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Lactagard 1500 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Gonorrhea
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Peritonitis
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Meningitis
Cellulitis
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Lactagard 1500 Injection 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: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lactagard 1500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lactagard 1500 Injection is used -

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Inflammation of a vein

Lactagard 1500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Lactagard 1500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Lactagard in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Lactagard 1500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Lactagard is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Lactagard 1500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Lactagard on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Lactagard 1500 Injection on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Lactagard on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lactagard 1500 Injection on the Heart?

You can take Lactagard without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lactagard 1500 Injection with Other Drugs

Lactagard 1500 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Omeprazole

Moderate

Mild

Allopurinol

Probenecid

Lactagard 1500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lactagard 1500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Mononucleosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lactagard 1500 Injection

Is this Lactagard 1500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Lactagard 1500 Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Lactagard 1500 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Lactagard 1500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Lactagard 1500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lactagard 1500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lactagard 1500 Injection

When consumed with certain foods, Lactagard 1500 Injection may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lactagard 1500 Injection

Information about the interaction of Lactagard 1500 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Severe