L Sig: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

L Sig Information

L Sig, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of L Sig have also been explained below.

The right dosage of L Sig depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of L Sig as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of L Sig normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, L Sig's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if L Sig has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the L Sig related warnings section.

L Sig can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid L Sig in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). The section on L Sig contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of L Sig with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that L Sig is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

L Sig Benefits & Uses

L Sig 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

L Sig 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

L Sig Related Warnings

Is the use of L Sig safe for pregnant women?

L Sig can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking L Sig right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of L Sig safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking L Sig. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of L Sig on the Kidneys?

L Sig has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of L Sig on the Liver?

L Sig does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of L Sig on the Heart?

You can take L Sig without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of L Sig with Other Drugs

L Sig 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

L Sig Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take L Sig 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 L Sig

Is this L Sig habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that L Sig is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, L Sig 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?

No, L Sig cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

L Sig Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and L Sig

L Sig may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and L Sig

Drinking alcohol while taking L Sig may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about L Sig

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take L Sig?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Take L Sig as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is L Sig?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

L Sig is a brand name of levofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does L Sig cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, L Sig can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Is L Sig a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

L Sig 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 about 5 years ago

Can I take L Sig with ibuprofen?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking L Sig with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.