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Lancet 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lancet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Lancet safe for pregnant women?
Lancet 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 Lancet safe during breastfeeding?
Lancet may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lancet on the Kidneys?
Lancet may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lancet on the Liver?
Lancet is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lancet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lancet for the heart.
Lancet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lancet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lancet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lancet is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Lancet
Some foods when eaten with Lancet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lancet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lancet.
Lancet is a brand name of metronidazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called nitroimidazoles. It has anti-amoebic and anti-protozoal property. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, suspensions, and creams. It is used to treat amoebic and protozoal infections.
Lancet can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.
No, Lancet cannot be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). This is because Lancet is effective but is found to be badly-tolerated in patients suffering from urinary tract infections (UTI).
No, Lancet does not cause infertility. There is no evidence suggesting infertility in connection with this drug.
No, Lancet does not cause high blood pressure (hypertension). However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out the exact reason behind high blood pressure.
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