Lytedox Lb is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Lytedox Lb have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Lytedox Lb depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Lytedox Lb are Sensitive to light. Some other side effects of Lytedox Lb have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lytedox Lb go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Lytedox Lb's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lytedox Lb has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lytedox Lb related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lytedox Lb contraindications section.
Additionally, Lytedox Lb may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lytedox Lb is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lytedox Lb 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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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Lytedox Lb safe for pregnant women?
Lytedox Lb can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Lytedox Lb safe during breastfeeding?
Lytedox Lb should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lytedox Lb on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Lytedox Lb on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lytedox Lb on the Liver?
Lytedox Lb has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lytedox Lb on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lytedox Lb for the heart.
Lytedox Lb should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lytedox Lb unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lytedox Lb habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lytedox Lb has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lytedox Lb you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lytedox Lb is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lytedox Lb cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lytedox Lb
Lytedox Lb may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lytedox Lb
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lytedox Lb and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Lytedox Lb can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Lytedox Lb can effectively relieve from acne by decreasing the concentration oil which causes acne. It is a drug of choice for treating acne or skin infection.
No, Lytedox Lb should not be given to children under 8 years. It can cause permanent tooth discoloration in children especially under 8 years old.
Avoid taking Lytedox Lb with penicillin. Because Lytedox Lb is bacteriostatic which may affect the bactericidal effect of penicillin.
Yes, Lytedox Lb can cause gastritis by affecting the stomach lining or causing an irritant effect on the wall of the stomach. These effects also cause abdominal pain. However, if you are experiencing severe gastritis after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as drink plenty of fluid and avoid taking spicy and junk foods.
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