Lemed

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Lemed Information

Lemed is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Lemed have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Lemed is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lemed can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Lemed normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lemed is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lemed's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lemed can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lemed in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lemed contraindications section.

Besides this, Lemed may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lemed is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Lemed Benefits & Uses

Lemed is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lemed 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: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Plague
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Plague
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Lemed Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lemed is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Lemed Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lemed safe for pregnant women?


    Lemed may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Lemed, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Lemed safe during breastfeeding?


    Lemed should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Lemed on the Kidneys?


    Lemed may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lemed on the Liver?


    Lemed does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Lemed on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Lemed for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Lemed with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Lemed Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Lemed

  • Is this Lemed habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Lemed.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Lemed is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    Lemed is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Lemed Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Lemed


    Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Lemed to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Lemed


    Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Lemed are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

    Mild


Frequently asked Questions about Lemed

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Lemed with milk?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Lemed along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take [Medicine[ with fluconazole?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not take Lemed with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.

Question almost 5 years ago

can I take Lemed for UTI infection?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Lemed for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Lemed with metformin?

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

Take Lemed if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Lemed with paracetamol?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lemed can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levaquin® (levofloxacin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399

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