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LT Care Syrup, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. The alternative uses of LT Care Syrup have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of LT Care Syrup is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with LT Care Syrup include Eye Burning, Eye irritation. Normally, these side effects of LT Care Syrup are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of LT Care Syrup is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on LT Care Syrup related warnings talks about LT Care Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
LT Care Syrup can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid LT Care Syrup in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections. Some other conditions that can be affected by LT Care Syrup are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, LT Care Syrup 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 LT Care Syrup is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
LT Care Syrup is used to treat the following -
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.
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Is the use of LT Care Syrup safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Care on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of LT Care Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Care in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of LT Care Syrup on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Care on kidneys.
What is the effect of LT Care Syrup on the Liver?
Information about safety of Care for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of LT Care Syrup on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Care on heart. So it is not known whether taking Care will cause side effects on heart or not.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take LT Care Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this LT Care Syrup habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to LT Care Syrup.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking LT Care Syrup. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, LT Care Syrup is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of LT Care Syrup in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and LT Care Syrup
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking LT Care Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and LT Care Syrup
Information about the interaction of LT Care Syrup and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Care does not cover Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Care.
Yes, Care may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discolouration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Care must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
Take Care as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Care may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discoloration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Care must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
No, Care does not contain penicillin. It contains chloramphenicol which belongs to the class of drugs known as amphenicols. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin. It is also used for those patients who are allergic to penicillin and are suffering from the serious bacterial infection.
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