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Letisol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Letisol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Letisol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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 Letisol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Letisol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Letisol has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Letisol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Letisol related warnings section.
Letisol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Letisol in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Letisol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Letisol with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Letisol is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Letisol 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Letisol safe for pregnant women?
Letisol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Letisol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Letisol safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Letisol. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Letisol on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Letisol on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Letisol on the Liver?
Letisol is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Letisol on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Letisol for the heart.
Letisol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Letisol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Letisol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Letisol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Letisol can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Letisol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Letisol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Letisol
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Letisol to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Letisol
Drinking alcohol while taking Letisol may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Take Letisol as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
It is recommended to avoid taking Letisol with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Letisol 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.
Yes, Letisol can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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