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Lorisol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Lorisol have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Lorisol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lorisol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lorisol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Lorisol's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lorisol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lorisol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lorisol in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lorisol contraindications section.
Besides this, Lorisol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Lorisol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lorisol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Lorisol safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Lorisol in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lorisol safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lorisol for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lorisol on the Kidneys?
Lorisol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lorisol on the Liver?
Lorisol is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lorisol on the Heart?
Lorisol is completely safe for the heart.
Lorisol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lorisol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lorisol habit forming or addictive?
Lorisol does not cause addiction.
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 Lorisol can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lorisol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lorisol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lorisol
Taking Lorisol with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lorisol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lorisol.
Yes Lorisol is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Lorisol does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
Yes, Lorisol can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Yes, you can use Lorisol to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
Occasionally Lorisol can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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