Loson 250 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Loson Information

Loson is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Loson also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Loson depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Loson have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Loson are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Loson has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Loson's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Loson is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Loson contraindications section.

Besides this, Loson may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Loson, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Loson Benefits & Uses
Loson Dosage & How to Take
Loson Side Effects
Loson Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Loson with Other Drugs
Loson Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Loson
Loson Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Loson Benefits & Uses

Loson is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections
Bronchitis
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Loson 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

Loson Related Warnings

Is the use of Loson safe for pregnant women?

Loson may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Loson again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Loson safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Loson may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Loson should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Loson on the Kidneys?

Loson rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Loson on the Liver?

Loson is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Loson on the Heart?

Loson is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Loson with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Loson Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Loson

Is this Loson habit forming or addictive?

Loson does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Loson as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Loson is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Loson is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Loson Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Loson

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Loson

Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Loson at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Loson

Question over 4 years ago

Does Loson treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes Loson is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Loson a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Loson is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Loson for pseudomonas infection?

Yes, you can take Loson for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Loson for the above- mentioned infection.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Loson 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 Loson 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 about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Loson on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Discontinuing Loson 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.