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Leeact Information

Leeact, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Leeact has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Leeact 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.

While these are the most often observed Leeact side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Leeact 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.

Leeact's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Leeact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Leeact can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Leeact in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Leeact have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Leeact may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Leeact Benefits & Uses

Leeact 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 (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Leeact 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

Leeact Related Warnings

Is the use of Leeact safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Leeact. It is best to stop taking Leeact immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Leeact safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Leeact may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Leeact should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Leeact on the Kidneys?

Leeact rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Leeact on the Liver?

Leeact is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Leeact on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Leeact with Other Drugs

Leeact 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

Leeact Contraindications

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

Is this Leeact habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Leeact has not been reported.

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

After taking Leeact, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Leeact can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Leeact 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, Leeact is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Leeact Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Leeact

Some foods when eaten with Leeact can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Leeact

Taking Leeact and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Leeact

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Leeact with ibuprofen?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Leeact 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Leeact with metformin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Take Leeact if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Leeact work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Leeact is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Leeact treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes Leeact is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Leeact on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Discontinuing Leeact on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.