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

Lily Information

Lily, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lily also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Lily depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Lily have been listed ahead. These side effects of Lily are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

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

Lily is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lily are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Lily may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lily is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Lily Benefits & Uses

Lily 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

Lily 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

Lily Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lily is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
पेट दर्द
Confusion
Headache

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Insomnia
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Urticaria
Rash

Lily Related Warnings

Is the use of Lily safe for pregnant women?

Lily can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lily, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Lily safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Lily on the Kidneys?

Lily may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lily on the Liver?

Lily is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lily on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Lily for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lily with Other Drugs

Lily 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

Lily Contraindications

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

Is this Lily habit forming or addictive?

Lily does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Lily you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lily should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Lily is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lily Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lily

When consumed with certain foods, Lily may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Lily

Taking Lily 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 Lily

Question about 6 years ago

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

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Discontinuing Lily 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Lily?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Lily 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

Can I take Lily 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 Lily 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Lily with paracetamol?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lily 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Lily a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Lily 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.