Linospan 100 DT Tablet
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Linospan 100 DT Tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It helps cure a wide range of serious infections caused by resistant bacteria. These may include infections affecting the skin, soft tissues, bones, brain, heart, urinary tract, lungs, and blood.
Give Linospan 100 DT Tablet to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. Adhere to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as that depends on the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double dose if it's time for the next dose.
Taking this medicine may sometimes cause minor and temporary side effects. These include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, fever, dizziness, and headache. These side effects almost always subside within a few days. However, in case these side effects persist or bother your child, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor should be aware of your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, blood disorder, eye disorder, and kidney malfunction. Do tell the doctor if your child is taking any other medicine too. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Linospan 100 DT Tablet in children
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Linospan 100 DT Tablet for your child
In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Linospan 100 DT Tablet 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.
Side effects of Linospan 100 DT Tablet in children
Linospan 100 DT Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Linospan
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Fever
How can I give Linospan 100 DT Tablet to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Linospan 100 DT Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Linospan 100 DT Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Avoid Linospan 100 DT Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
How Linospan Tablet DT works
Linospan 100 DT Tablet is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Safety advice
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linospan 100 DT Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linospan 100 DT Tablet is recommended.
However, Linospan 100 DT Tablet must be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Dose modification may be required in severe kidney disease.
However, Linospan 100 DT Tablet must be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Dose modification may be required in severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linospan 100 DT Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Linospan 100 DT Tablet is recommended.
However, Linospan 100 DT Tablet should be used with caution in children with severe liver disease as it can be a potential threat to liver functions although not very common.
However, Linospan 100 DT Tablet should be used with caution in children with severe liver disease as it can be a potential threat to liver functions although not very common.
What if I forget to give Linospan 100 DT Tablet to my child?
There is no need to panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor, do not double the dose to catch up.
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Quick tips
- Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Your child must drink plenty of water if he/she develops diarrhea as a side effect.
- Discontinue Linospan 100 DT Tablet and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or difficulty in breathing.
- Only give Linospan 100 DT Tablet to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Oxazolidinone derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Oxazolidinone
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Linospan 100 DT Tablet
Thrice A Day
41%
Twice A Day
35%
Once A Day
24%
What are you using Linospan Tablet DT for?
Bacterial inf*
75%
Severe bacter*
25%
*Bacterial infections, Severe bacterial infections
FAQs
What if I give an excess of Linospan 100 DT Tablet by mistake?
Overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as low blood count, nerve damage, or loss of vision. It may even cause a life-threatening complication called lactic acidosis which shows symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and generalized weakness. Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.
My child is suffering from depression and is on antidepressant therapy. Is it safe to give Linospan 100 DT Tablet along with these medicines?
No, it is not safe as it can lead to life-threatening syndrome known as serotonin syndrome which can be manifested as hypertension, increased heart rate, shaking of the body, seizures, and increased body temperature. Call your child’s doctor right away if these symptoms appear.
What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Linospan 100 DT Tablet for the prescribed duration?
Ineffective treatment with Linospan 100 DT Tablet could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may change the medicine and prescribe an antibiotic which has a stronger impact on the infection-causing bacteria. Since some of these antibiotics are given as intravenous injections, you may have to visit the doctor to give this medicine to your child.
Can Linospan 100 DT Tablet be given for a long duration?
Prolonged use of Linospan 100 DT Tablet may result in fungal or bacterial superinfection, including serious gastrointestinal infections due to inhibition of good bacteria of the gut. You must reach out to the doctor soon.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Linospan 100 DT Tablet?
Linospan 100 DT Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Linospan 100 DT Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
What lab tests that are required for monitoring while my child is taking Linospan 100 DT Tablet?
For children receiving Linospan 100 DT Tablet for a longer duration, the doctor may ask for complete blood count, basic metabolic panel, liver function test, and routine eye and nerve function assessments.
In which disease conditions should I avoid giving Linospan 100 DT Tablet to my child?
Avoid giving Linospan 100 DT Tablet if your child is suffering from conditions like diabetes mellitus (risk of low glucose), hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and seizure disorder. To ensure that this medicine is not given in such conditions, tell your child’s complete medical history to the doctor before giving Linospan 100 DT Tablet to your child.
What food items should my child avoid while taking Linospan 100 DT Tablet?
Avoid giving tyramine-containing foods like old cheese, red meat, fava or broad bean pods, soy sauce, and other soybean condiments while your child is taking Linospan 100 DT Tablet. Always recheck the freshness of food before giving it to your child as it is an important concern.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Linospan 100 DT Tablet?
It is advised not to get your child vaccinated while they are on treatment with Linospan 100 DT Tablet. Let your child recover from the ongoing illness and finish the course of the medicine As soon as a child is feeling better, even if he or she is on antibiotics, the vaccine can and should be given.
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