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Lonard Information

Lonard is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Lonard have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Lonard depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Lonard side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Lonard are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Lonard's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Lonard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lonard related warnings section.

Lonard is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lonard are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Lonard may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lonard is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Lonard Benefits & Uses
Lonard Dosage & How to Take
Lonard Side Effects
Lonard Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lonard with Other Drugs
Lonard Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lonard
Lonard Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lonard Benefits & Uses

Lonard is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Lonard 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: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lonard Related Warnings

Is the use of Lonard safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Lonard safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Lonard may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Lonard should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Lonard on the Kidneys?

Lonard rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lonard on the Liver?

Using Lonard does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lonard on the Heart?

Using Lonard does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lonard with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Lonard Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lonard

Is this Lonard habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Lonard is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Lonard only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Lonard for mental disorders.

No

Lonard Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lonard

Taking Lonard with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Lonard

Drinking alcohol while taking Lonard may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Lonard

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lonard treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes Lonard is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question over 5 years ago

can I take Lonard for UTI infection?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Lonard for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Lonard with azithromycin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

It is recommended to avoid taking Lonard with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lonard cause constipation?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Lonard can cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience severe constipation after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Lonard on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Discontinuing Lonard on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.