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Lincef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Lincef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Lincef is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Lincef have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Lincef normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Lincef's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lincef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Anemia must refrain from the use of Lincef since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lincef have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Lincef may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Lincef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lincef 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 |
Is the use of Lincef safe for pregnant women?
Lincef can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lincef right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Lincef safe during breastfeeding?
Lincef may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lincef on the Kidneys?
Lincef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lincef on the Liver?
Lincef is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lincef on the Heart?
Lincef is completely safe for the heart.
Lincef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lincef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lincef habit forming or addictive?
Lincef does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Lincef
Taking Lincef with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lincef
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lincef with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience