Lincobest 300 Mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.
The correct dosage of Lincobest 300 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Lincobest 300 Mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lincobest 300 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Lincobest 300 Mg Injection's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Lincobest 300 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lincobest 300 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Lincobest 300 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Lincobest 300 Mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Lincobest 300 Mg Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lincobest 300 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -
Main 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Lincobest 300 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Lincobest can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lincobest, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lincobest 300 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Lincobest. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Lincobest 300 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Lincobest has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lincobest 300 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Lincobest is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lincobest 300 Mg Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lincobest for the heart.
Lincobest 300 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lincobest 300 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lincobest 300 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lincobest 300 Mg Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lincobest 300 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Lincobest 300 Mg Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lincobest 300 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lincobest 300 Mg Injection
It is safe to take Lincobest 300 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lincobest 300 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lincobest 300 Mg Injection with alcohol.
Yes, Lincobest can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this. Please consult your doctor if feel excessive stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, oral Lincobest causes diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Lincobest is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Lincobest without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
No, Lincobest does not contains penicillin. It contains lincomycin which is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a narrow spectrum antibiotic that active against gram-positive bacteria only that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Lincobest can be used for the treatment of a sore throat (pharyngitis). Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 757
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lincocin® (lincomycin)