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Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.
The correct dosage of Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule 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 Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main 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.
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Is the use of Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Lincobest. It is best to stop taking Lincobest immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Lincobest can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?
Lincobest rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule on the Liver?
Lincobest has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule on the Heart?
Lincobest is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule
Taking Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule
Information about the interaction of Lincobest 500 Mg Capsule and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Lincobest can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this. Please consult your doctor if feel excessive stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, oral Lincobest causes diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Lincobest is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Lincobest without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
No, Lincobest does not contains penicillin. It contains lincomycin which is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a narrow spectrum antibiotic that active against gram-positive bacteria only that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Lincobest can be used for the treatment of a sore throat (pharyngitis). Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 757
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lincocin® (lincomycin)