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Linoplus Benefits & Uses

Linoplus is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Linoplus 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: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Linoplus Related Warnings

Is the use of Linoplus safe for pregnant women?

Linoplus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Linoplus again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Linoplus safe during breastfeeding?

Linoplus may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Linoplus on the Kidneys?

Linoplus has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Linoplus on the Liver?

Linoplus is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Linoplus on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Linoplus with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Pseudoephedrine

Bupropion

Buspirone

Phenylephrine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Moderate

Rifampicin

Paracetamol,Codeine

Mild

Phenytoin

Linoplus Contraindications

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

Anemia
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Hyperthyroidism
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Linoplus

Is this Linoplus habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Linoplus has not been reported.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Linoplus can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Linoplus should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Linoplus cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Linoplus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Linoplus

Taking Linoplus with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Linoplus

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Linoplus with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Linoplus

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Linoplus without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Linoplus is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Linoplus without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Linoplus contain penicillin?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, Linoplus does not contains penicillin. It contains linezolid which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as oxazolidinone. It is effectively used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Linoplus treat UTI?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Linoplus can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Linoplus work?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Linoplus is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against gram-positive bacteria and certain gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the protein synthesis in bacteria which are essential for it. The absence of these vital proteins results in stunned bacterial cell growth due to which bacteria become vulnerable and dies. Linoplus is effective against a wide range of gram-positive bacteria and some gram-negative bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, and Enterococcus faecium.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Linoplus a antibiotic?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Linoplus is an antibiotic. It contains linezolid which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as oxazolidinone. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia and skin infections.