Lucetum 1000 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Lucetum Benefits & Uses

Lucetum is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Lucetum 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lucetum Related Warnings

Is the use of Lucetum safe for pregnant women?

Lucetum is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Lucetum safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Lucetum on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Lucetum on the Kidneys?

Lucetum may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lucetum on the Liver?

Lucetum is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lucetum on the Heart?

Lucetum is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lucetum with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Lucetum Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Lucetum

Is this Lucetum habit forming or addictive?

Lucetum is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lucetum. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Lucetum only on doctor's advice.

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

Lucetum is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lucetum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lucetum

Taking Lucetum with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lucetum

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lucetum.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lucetum

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Lucetum with doxycycline?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Lucetum and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Lucetum work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Lucetum works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Lucetum with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Avoid taking Lucetum with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Lucetum cause neurotoxicity?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Rarely Lucetum can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Lucetum help in preventing cold?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Lucetum 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.