Omikin-100 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Omikin Benefits & Uses

Omikin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Omikin 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Omikin Related Warnings

Is the use of Omikin safe for pregnant women?

Omikin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Omikin safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Omikin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Omikin is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Omikin on the Kidneys?

Effects of Omikin on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Omikin on the Liver?

Omikin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Omikin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Omikin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Omikin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Omikin Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Omikin

Is this Omikin habit forming or addictive?

Omikin does not cause addiction.

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

Omikin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Omikin 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, Omikin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Omikin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Omikin

Taking Omikin with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Omikin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Omikin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Omikin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Omikin cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally, Omikin can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Omikin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Omikin is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Omikin cause constipation?

Dr. , General Physician

No, Omikin does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Omikin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Omikin can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Omikin together.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Omikin ototoxic?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Omikin has been reported to cause ototoxicity (hearing loss or deafness) which is irreversible and may progress after discontinuation of the drug. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience hearing loss or deafness after consuming or applying for this medicine, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.