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

Lineace Benefits & Uses

Lineace is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Lineace 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lineace Related Warnings

Is the use of Lineace safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Lineace safe during breastfeeding?

Lineace may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Lineace on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Lineace on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Lineace on the Liver?

Lineace does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lineace on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lineace with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Pseudoephedrine

Bupropion

Buspirone

Phenylephrine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Moderate

Rifampicin

Paracetamol,Codeine

Mild

Phenytoin

Lineace Contraindications

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

Anemia
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Hyperthyroidism
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lineace

Is this Lineace habit forming or addictive?

Lineace is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Lineace, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lineace can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Lineace 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, the use of Lineace in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Lineace Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lineace

Taking Lineace with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lineace

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lineace with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lineace

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lineace cover enterococcus?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Lineace covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus bacteria which are resistant to vancomycin such as Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lineace cause fever?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Rarely, Lineace causes fever and chills. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try to take mild antipyretic medicine such as paracetamol even after this fever does not subsidise then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Lineace with paracetamol?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes Lineace can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Lineace. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Lineace contain penicillin?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, Lineace does not contains penicillin. It contains linezolid which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as oxazolidinone. It is effectively used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Lineace?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the type of infection and severity of the infection. Usually, oral Lineace is recommended to be taken twice daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Precautions must be taken in patients with phenylketonuria, diabetes mellitus, and improper kidney function.