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Alight is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops, Gel. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. The alternative uses of Alight have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Alight depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Alight have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Alight go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Alight's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Alight has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alight related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Alight are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Alight may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Alight, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Alight 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Alight safe for pregnant women?
Alight can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Alight safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Alight. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Alight on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Alight on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Alight on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Alight on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Alight on the Heart?
You can take Alight without any fear of damage to the heart.
Alight should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alight unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alight habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alight.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Alight since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Alight is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alight cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alight
You can take Alight with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alight
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alight and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, oral Alight can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Alight along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Take Alight as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take or use this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
No, Alight does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Alight is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, oral Alight causes diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Alight covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.
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