Limbitol Infusion is a combination of two medicines. It is used in the treatment of cerebral edema. It works by drawing water out of the tissues in the brain and decreases swelling around the brain.

Limbitol Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not try to self administer the injection until you know how to inject it. Your doctor will decide the exact amount of dose, hence follow your doctor advice while taking the medicine.

The medicine is generally safe to use with no common side effects. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Limbitol Infusion

Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)

Benefits of Limbitol Infusion

In Cerebral edema (accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain)

Symptoms of brain swelling (cerebral edema) include headache, dizziness, nausea, numbness or weakness, loss of coordination or balance, loss of the ability to see or speak, seizures (fits), memory loss, incontinence, or altered level of consciousness. Limbitol Infusion decreases brain volume by decreasing overall water content in the brain. This helps to reduce the accumulation of excessive fluid in the brain. It helps to relieve these symptoms effectively within a short duration of time and prevents further complications.

Side effects of Limbitol Infusion

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 Limbitol

No common side effects seen

How to use Limbitol Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

How Limbitol Infusion works

Limbitol Infusion is a combination of two medicines: Glycerin and Mannitol which treat increased pressure in the skull/brain. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic which draws water out of tissues in the brain and decreases swelling around the brain. Addition of Glycerin prevents the swelling from coming back which may possibly occur with plain Mannitol.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Limbitol Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Limbitol Infusion during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Limbitol Infusion may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

SAFE

Limbitol Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Limbitol Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Limbitol Infusion in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Limbitol Infusion?

If you miss a dose of Limbitol Infusion, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Limbitol Infusion

₹1.36/ml of Infusion

Neurogyl Infusion

J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹1.71/ml of infusion

26% costlier

Linsol Infusion

Linux Laboratories

₹1.51/ml of infusion

11% costlier

Neurotol Infusion

Venus Remedies Ltd

₹0.68/ml of infusion

50% cheaper

Zemisol Infusion

Claris Lifesciences Ltd

₹0.91/ml of infusion

33% cheaper

Gravert Infusion

H & I Critical Care

₹1.5/ml of infusion

10% costlier

Quick tips

Limbitol Infusion is used for the treatment of cerebral edema (swelling in the brain).
The heart rate and health of the patient should be carefully evaluated before administering Limbitol Infusion.
Urinary output, fluid balance, central venous pressure, and electrolyte balance (in particular serum sodium and potassium levels) should be carefully monitored.

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Patient concerns

I HAVE FLUID ACCUMULATION PROBLEM IN MIDDLE EAR

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

if there is fluid behind the ear drum than initially medicines are tried and in case it doesn't help than small hole is made in the drum to remove it visit ent specialist near you for proper examination

Ringing sound in ear and common cold

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

Get ent consultation in person as there.might be fluid accumulation behind ear drum

I meet the ENT specialist for my ears because some times I listen less so some cough is jamming in ear and then taken a operation and cough through the ear and pass some niddle in my ear but some time that s problem again phase So please guide me as soon as possible

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

It is most probably serous otitis media . Fluid accumulation in ear. It can be due to some blockage in nose . Get your nose checked.are u a frequent flyer

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References

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