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Leflox Benefits & Uses

Leflox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Leflox Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Leflox Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Leflox is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
पेट दर्द
Confusion
Headache

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Insomnia
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Urticaria
Rash

Leflox Related Warnings

Is the use of Leflox safe for pregnant women?

Leflox can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Leflox, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Leflox safe during breastfeeding?

Leflox should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Leflox on the Kidneys?

Leflox rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Leflox on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Leflox on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Leflox on the Heart?

Using Leflox does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Leflox with Other Drugs

Leflox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Leflox Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leflox unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Leflox

Is this Leflox habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Leflox is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Leflox, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Leflox can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Leflox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Leflox is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Leflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Leflox

When consumed with certain foods, Leflox may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Leflox

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Leflox

Question about 6 years ago

How does Leflox work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Leflox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Leflox on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Discontinuing Leflox on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take [Medicine[ with fluconazole?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not take Leflox with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Leflox treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes Leflox is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Leflox with metformin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Take Leflox if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.

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Leflox Benefits & Uses

Leflox Dosage & How to Take

Leflox Side Effects

Leflox Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Leflox with Other Drugs

Leflox Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Leflox

Leflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Leflox

Question about 6 years ago

How does Leflox work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Leflox on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take [Medicine[ with fluconazole?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Does Leflox treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Leflox with metformin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

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