Metlin 250mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Lypho Med Remedies Pvt Ltd
Composition Levofloxacin (250mg)
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It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Metlin 250mg Tablet.
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A: Metlin is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body. It can be used to treat infections of the sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, including your kidneys or bladder, prostate gland and skin and soft tissue.
Q: Can I take Metlin with prednisone?
A: Metlin and prednisone when taken together may increase the risk of tendon rupture (a tendon is a cord that joins your muscle to your bones). If you experience pain and inflammation in your tendons or ligaments, which could lead to rupture, stop taking Metlin immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Metlin a narcotic substance?
A: No, Metlin is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.
Q: Can I take Metlin with loratadine?
A: Metlin can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Metlin with esomeprazole?
A: Metlin can be taken with esomeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Metlin affect birth control?
A: Metlin can be taken with birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, interactions can occur. Talk to a doctor to confirm whether you need to use extra precaution while taking Metlin with birth control pills.
Q: Can I take Metlin for a tooth infection?
A: Metlin is not used to treat tooth infection. If you think you have a tooth infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Can I take Metlin for streptococcal throat infection?
A: Metlin is active against streptococcus bacteria and can be used for the treatment of a streptococcal sore throat. If you think you have a sore throat infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Is Metlin same as ciprofloxacin?
A: Metlin and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Metlin is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Metlin 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Metlin is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Metlin is active against many bacteria but can cause damage to your tendons. So, it is advisable that you must talk to a doctor for the right choice of antibiotics for your infections.
Q: Can I take Metlin for tonsillitis?
A: Metlin is not indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis. If you think you have tonsillitis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Can I take Metlin with guaifenesin?
A: Metlin can be taken with guaifenesin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Metlin with paracetamol?
A: Metlin can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Metlin contain sulfa?
A: Metlin does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Does Metlin cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
A: Metlin does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Metlin.
Q: Does Metlin expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Metlin has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Metlin treat bacterial vaginosis?
A: Metlin is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis. If you think you have bacterial vaginosis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Does Metlin cause dry mouth?
A: Metlin does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Metlin as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Is Metlin safe to use?
A: Metlin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q: Is Metlin penicillin?
A: Metlin is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Metlin a steroid?
A: Metlin is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Metlin a quinolone?
A: Yes, Metlin belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
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