Linzolo 600mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Medmom Pharmaceuticals LLP |
Active Ingredient | Linezolid (600mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Oxazolidinone derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
Action Class | Oxazolidinone |
User Rating | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 745 |
FAQ
Linzolo 600mg Tablet Reviews
Linzolo 600mg may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. You should take it regularly as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen.
The most common side effects of Linzolo 600mg include vomiting, headache, nausea, decreased blood cell counts, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
How Linzolo 600mg Tablet Works
How to Use Linzolo 600mg Tablet
Benefits of Linzolo 600mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections: Linzolo 600mg works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Linzolo 600mg Tablet
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Linzolo 600mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Inform your doctor if you develop fever, shortness of breath, or any changes in your vision.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Avoid taking excessive cheese, processed meats, alcohol, or soy sauce while taking this medication as these may cause an excessive rise in your blood pressure.
- Do not take it for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Linzolo 600mg treats serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
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