Product Description

Levofloxacin 500 Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to the third generation of fluoroquinolones. It is a highly effective antibiotic that works against a variety of bacteria.

Levofloxacin 500 Tablet is used in a variety of bacterial infections, most importantly acute pneumonia (Lung infection), bronchitis (Inflammation of lung passages), skin infections, as well as urinary tract infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple parts very quickly. 

Uses

Treatment of Bacterial infections like Pneumonia (Fluid buildup in the lungs), Chronic bronchitis (swelling of the airways and lung passages), Prostatitis (swelling of the prostate gland), Acute Pyelonephritis (Kidney inflammation), Urinary tract infection, Plague (Communicable bacterial infection), reduces the progression of anthrax infection, Endocarditis, Meningitis, and Pelvic inflammatory disease.

How it works

Levofloxacin 500 Tablet sticks to enzymes (Topoisomerase IV & DNA gyrase) responsible for the division of bacteria & stops the process of multiplication of bacteria & hence kills bacteria.

Benefits

Levofloxacin 500 Tablet is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections resulting in pneumonia (Fluid buildup in the lungs), urinary tract infection,  bladder infection, prostate gland infection, as well as skin infections.

Levofloxacin 500 Tablet inhibits the growth of bacteria, which are then destroyed by the immune cells of our body.

Levofloxacin 500 Tablet also kills bacteria by disrupting their inner cellular contents, thus fighting infection, with lesser chances of causing bacterial resistance to it as compared to other antibiotics.

How to use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break, or chew it. Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Side Effects

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Constipation

• Indigestion

• Trouble sleeping

Safety Advice

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Levofloxacin 500 Tablet. But intake of alcohol with Levofloxacin 500 Tablet may damage your liver. So intake of Levofloxacin 500 Tablet should be avoided with Levofloxacin 500 Tablet.

It is not known whether Levofloxacin 500 Tablet will affect pregnant women or their fetuses. Hence, the intake of Levofloxacin 500 Tablet should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless your doctor recommends otherwise.

Storage Conditions

Store at a temperature below 30 °C (86°F). Protect from light and moisture.

FAQs

What is the use of Levofloxacin 500 Tablet?

Levofloxacin 500 Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections, including acute pneumonia (lung infection), bronchitis (inflammation of lung passages), skin infections, as well as urinary tract infections.

How does Levofloxacin 500 Tablet work?

Levofloxacin 500 Tablet inhibits the growth of bacteria, which are then destroyed by the immune cells of our body. Levofloxacin 500 Tablet also kills bacteria by disrupting their inner cellular contents, thus helping fight infection.

Is there any chance of Levofloxacin 500 Tablet-induced diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea may be caused by Levofloxacin 500 Tablet. It is an antibiotic that destroys dangerous bacteria by killing them. Nonetheless, it also affects the beneficial bacteria in your stomach or gut and causes diarrhoea. Talk to your doctor about it if you have serious diarrhoea.

Can I stop taking this medicine on my own?

It is recommended not to stop taking this drug without completing the course as prescribed by a doctor. If a patient stops taking this drug by himself/herself, it may be difficult to treat future infections with Levofloxacin 500 Tablet due to resistance that microbes develop on non-completion of the drug course.

Can I use levofloxacin alongside contraceptives?

It is safe to use Levofloxacin 500 Tablet alongside contraceptives; no harmful/negative interaction has been reported between them.