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Lizokef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Lizokef have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lizokef. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Lizokef have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lizokef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Lizokef's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Lizokef has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lizokef related warnings section.
Lizokef is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Anemia as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Lizokef contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Lizokef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lizokef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lizokef 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 Lizokef safe for pregnant women?
Lizokef can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lizokef, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lizokef safe during breastfeeding?
Lizokef may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lizokef on the Kidneys?
Lizokef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lizokef on the Liver?
Lizokef does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Lizokef on the Heart?
Lizokef is not harmful for the heart.
Lizokef 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 Lizokef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lizokef habit forming or addictive?
Lizokef does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Lizokef
Taking certain foods and Lizokef together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lizokef
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lizokef with alcohol.
Yes, Lizokef can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Lizokef and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Lizokef can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Lizokef can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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