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Laz Plus, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Laz Plus have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Laz Plus depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Laz Plus include Nausea or vomiting, Injection Site Allergic Reaction. While these are the most often observed Laz Plus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Laz Plus normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Laz Plus is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Laz Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Laz Plus contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Laz Plus with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Laz Plus is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Laz Plus is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Laz Plus is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Laz Plus safe for pregnant women?
Laz Plus is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Laz Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Laz Plus is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Laz Plus on the Kidneys?
Laz Plus has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Laz Plus on the Liver?
Laz Plus has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Laz Plus on the Heart?
Laz Plus may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Laz Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Laz Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Laz Plus habit forming or addictive?
Laz Plus does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Laz Plus
Taking Laz Plus with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Laz Plus
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Laz Plus and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Laz Plus is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Discontinuing Laz Plus in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Avoid taking Laz Plus with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
Yes Laz Plus is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
Laz Plus can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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