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
Bronchitis
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
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 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 over 5 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 over 5 years ago

Does Lily cause constipation?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Lily with milk?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Lily along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take [Medicine[ with fluconazole?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not take Lily with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.

Question over 5 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.