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Loson 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Loson 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Loson 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Loson 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Loson 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Loson 500 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Loson 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Loson 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Loson 500 Tablet 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 Loson 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Loson 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Loson 500 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Loson 500 Tablet 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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Loson 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Loson 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Loson may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Loson again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Loson 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Loson may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Loson should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Loson 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Loson rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Loson 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Loson is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Loson 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Loson is not harmful for the heart.
Loson 500 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Loson 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Loson 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Loson 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Loson 500 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Loson 500 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Loson 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Loson 500 Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Loson 500 Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Loson 500 Tablet
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Loson 500 Tablet at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Loson should be taken with meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted such as constipation, diarrhea, and other stomach related problem. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Yes you can take this Loson for treating sinus infection. However, this is not the first choice of drug for sinus infection advised by doctors. Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, painkillers and nasal sprays to relieve from severe nasal passage congestions.
Take Loson as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes, Loson can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Loson 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levaquin® (levofloxacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399
