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Alight Gel is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Alight Gel have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Alight Gel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Alight Gel as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Alight Gel 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.
It is also important to note that Alight Gel has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Alight Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Alight Gel contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Alight Gel with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Alight Gel is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Alight Gel 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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Is the use of Alight Gel safe for pregnant women?
Alight can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Alight Gel safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Alight. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Alight Gel on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Alight on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Alight Gel on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Alight on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Alight Gel on the Heart?
You can take Alight without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alight Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alight Gel habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alight Gel.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Alight Gel since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Alight Gel is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alight Gel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alight Gel
You can take Alight Gel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alight Gel
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alight Gel and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, oral Alight can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Alight along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Take Alight as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take or use this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
No, Alight does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Alight is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, oral Alight causes diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Alight covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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