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Milkalab 500, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Milkalab 500 have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Milkalab 500 depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Milkalab 500 have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Milkalab 500 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Milkalab 500 is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Milkalab 500 related warnings talks about Milkalab 500's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Milkalab 500 is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Milkalab 500 have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Milkalab 500 may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Milkalab 500 is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Milkalab 500 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Milkalab 500 safe for pregnant women?
Milkalab 500 can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Milkalab 500 safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Milkalab 500 for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Milkalab 500 on the Kidneys?
Milkalab 500 may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Milkalab 500 on the Liver?
Side effects of Milkalab 500 rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Milkalab 500 on the Heart?
Milkalab 500 has very mild side effects on the heart.
Milkalab 500 should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Milkalab 500 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Milkalab 500 habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Milkalab 500 is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Milkalab 500 since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Milkalab 500 only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Milkalab 500 in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Milkalab 500
Taking Milkalab 500 with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Milkalab 500
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Milkalab 500 with alcohol.
No, Milkalab 500 is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
Yes, Milkalab 500 is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Milkalab 500 is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Milkalab 500 will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Milkalab 500 has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after using this drug, discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Discontinuing Milkalab 500 on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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