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

Lincobiotic Benefits & Uses

Lincobiotic is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Lincobiotic 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose for sever conditions
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose should not exceed 600 mg/day
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose should not exceed 600 mg/day
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose should not exceed 600 mg/day

Lincobiotic Related Warnings

Is the use of Lincobiotic safe for pregnant women?

Lincobiotic can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lincobiotic right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Lincobiotic safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Lincobiotic. If you see any side effects, stop taking Lincobiotic immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Lincobiotic again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lincobiotic on the Kidneys?

Lincobiotic rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lincobiotic on the Liver?

Side effects of Lincobiotic rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lincobiotic on the Heart?

You can take Lincobiotic without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lincobiotic with Other Drugs

Lincobiotic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Chloramphenicol

Lincobiotic Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lincobiotic unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Lincobiotic

Is this Lincobiotic habit forming or addictive?

Lincobiotic is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lincobiotic. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Lincobiotic is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Lincobiotic is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Lincobiotic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lincobiotic

You can take Lincobiotic with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lincobiotic

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lincobiotic and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lincobiotic

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Lincobiotic?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Take Lincobiotic as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take or use this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Lincobiotic if i am allergic to penicillin?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Lincobiotic can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use patch test to determine whether you are allergic to Lincobiotic as well or not.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lincobiotic have penicillin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Lincobiotic does not have penicillin. It contains lincomycin which is a macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a narrow spectrum antibiotic which is active against a few gram-positive bacteria that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lincobiotic treat sinus infection?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lincobiotic can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Lincobiotic?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Lincobiotic is a brand name of lincomycin and it is available in the form of tablet, capsule, injection, gel, and cream. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as a lincosamide antibiotic. It is used for the treatment of serious or severe infection due to susceptible strains of streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci. It is also used to treat ear, throat and lung infections, skin infections, bone and joint infections, and infections of the blood.