Longact Benefits & Uses

Longact is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Stomach Infection (Read More - How to Combat Stomach Infections: Effective Home Solutions)
Shigellosis

Longact 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

Longact Side Effects

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

Severe

Hypersensitivity

Moderate

Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Gastrointestinal discomfort

Mild

Rash
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria
Itching or burning
Bloody Urine
Weight gain
Weakness
Cough
Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Loss of appetite

Longact Related Warnings

Is the use of Longact safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Longact in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Longact safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Longact. Immediately discontinue Longact if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Longact on the Kidneys?

There may be some severe side effects of Longact on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Longact on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Longact. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Longact only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Longact on the Heart?

Longact may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Severe Interaction of Longact with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Methotrexate

Ketorolac

Zidovudine

Aspirin

Moderate

Longact Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Colic
Mononucleosis
Heart Disease
Dehydration
Peptic Ulcer
Dermatitis
Gastritis
Kidney Stone

Frequently asked Questions about Longact

Is this Longact habit forming or addictive?

Longact is not addictive in nature.

Longact Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Longact

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Longact together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Longact

Information about the interaction of Longact and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

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