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Estolid-600 Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

EUSTOMA LABORATORIES PVT LTD

SALT COMPOSITION

Linezolid (600mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

ESTOLID Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of the lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues.

ESTOLID Tablet 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 ESTOLID Tablet 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.


Uses of ESTOLID Tablet

  • Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Benefits of ESTOLID Tablet

In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

ESTOLID 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 ESTOLID Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of ESTOLID

  • Vomiting

  • Headache

  • Nausea

  • Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

  • Diarrhea


How to use ESTOLID Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. ESTOLID Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid ESTOLID Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.


How ESTOLID Tablet works

ESTOLID Tablet is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.


Safety advice

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Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with ESTOLID Tablet.

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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

ESTOLID Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

ESTOLID Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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Driving

UNSAFE

ESTOLID Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

ESTOLID Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of ESTOLID Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

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Liver

CAUTION

ESTOLID Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of ESTOLID Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of ESTOLID Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.


What if you forget to take ESTOLID Tablet?

If you miss a dose of ESTOLID Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.