Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Loromycin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Loromycin have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Loromycin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Loromycin also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Loromycin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Loromycin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Loromycin is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Loromycin related warnings talks about Loromycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Loromycin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Loromycin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Loromycin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Loromycin 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 |
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Adult(Female) |
|
Adult(Male) |
|
Is the use of Loromycin safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Loromycin in pregnant women.
Is the use of Loromycin safe during breastfeeding?
Loromycin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Loromycin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Loromycin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Loromycin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Loromycin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Loromycin on the Heart?
Loromycin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Loromycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Loromycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Loromycin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Loromycin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Loromycin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Loromycin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Loromycin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Loromycin
Taking Loromycin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Loromycin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Loromycin.
If you are allergic to Loromycin then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
No harmful interactions are found between Loromycin and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Loromycin.
Yes, Loromycin may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Loromycin can be taken with a proton pump inhibitor. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unwanted effects after taking medicine, inform your doctor.
Yes, Loromycin can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Loromycin is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754