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Alight is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops, Gel. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. The alternative uses of Alight have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Alight depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Alight have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Alight go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Alight's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Alight has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alight related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Alight are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Alight may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Alight, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Alight 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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Is the use of Alight safe for pregnant women?
Alight should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Alight safe during breastfeeding?
Alight can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Alight on the Kidneys?
Alight may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alight on the Liver?
Side effects of Alight rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Alight on the Heart?
You can take Alight without any fear of damage to the heart.
Alight 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 Alight unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alight habit forming or addictive?
Alight is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Alight as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alight only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Alight for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alight
Taking Alight with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alight
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Alight with alcohol will be.
Yes, oral Alight can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Alight along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Take Alight as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take or use this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
No, Alight does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Alight is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, oral Alight 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.
Yes, Alight covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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