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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alight Gel is used -
Moderate
Mild
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.
Alight Gel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
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.
Oral Alight can be taken with or without food because food does not have any effect on the absorption of this drug. The topical gel of Alight should be applied as a thin layer once daily on the affected area or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with colitis and improper kidney or liver function.
Yes, Alight can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Alight contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.
Yes, Alight can treat strep. It is used in the treatment of strep throat (pharyngitis) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, in a few cases oral Alight may cause abdominal pain. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of abdominal pain is unknown. If you are experiencing abdominal pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take a mild painkiller such as paracetamol.
No, Alight does not contains penicillin. It contains clindamycin which is a macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a broad spectrum activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
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