Lacnid: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Lacnid Information

Lacnid is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Lacnid has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Lacnid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Lacnid also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. While these are the most often observed Lacnid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Lacnid 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.

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

Lacnid is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Peripheral Neuropathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Lacnid have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Lacnid with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lacnid is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Lacnid Benefits & Uses

Lacnid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear Infection
Amebiasis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis
Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
Ear canal infection
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections
Gonorrhea
Bleeding Gums (Read More - Home remedies for bleeding gums)
Trichomoniasis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Vaginitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Lacnid 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: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 200 mg ofloxacin, 500 mg ornidazole and 60 million spores lactobacillus
Adult(Female)	Disease: Trichomoniasis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 200 mg ofloxacin, 500 mg ornidazole and 60 million spores lactobacillus
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 200 mg ofloxacin, 500 mg ornidazole and 60 million spores lactobacillus

Lacnid Related Warnings

Is the use of Lacnid safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Lacnid on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Lacnid safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Lacnid for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Lacnid on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Lacnid for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Lacnid on the Liver?

Side effects of Lacnid on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Lacnid on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Lacnid on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Severe Interaction of Lacnid with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Cimetidine

Probenecid

Lacnid Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sexually transmitted diseases
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Gastritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lacnid

Is this Lacnid habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lacnid.

Lacnid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lacnid

There is no information on the effects of taking Lacnid with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lacnid

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lacnid.

Frequently asked Questions about Lacnid

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Lacnid?

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Lacnid is available in the form of infusion, gel, and tablet. Infusion is given under medical supervision. The gel is used as per the recommendations of the doctor. The tablet should be taken with food. It should be taken at the same time every day so that the dose is not missed. Lacnid should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Lacnid?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Lacnid is the brand name for ornidazole. It is an antibiotic and belongs to a group of medications known as nitroimidazole derivatives. It is available in the form of tablet, infusion, and gel. Lacnid is used for the treatment of stomach, intestine, vaginal, and urinary tract infections caused by an amoeba (protozoa) and anaerobic bacteria. It is also used to prevent these infections during surgical procedures.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Lacnid on my own?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

It is recommended that you do not stop Lacnid on your own. Always speak to your doctor first who will assess your symptoms and then guide you if Lacnid should be discontinued or continued for some more time.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Lacnid a painkiller?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Lacnid is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the class of medications known as nitroimidazole derivatives. It is effective against anaerobic bacterias and microbes like trichomonas, giardia, and Entamoeba.