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Levochem 250 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Levochem 250 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Levochem 250 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Levochem 250 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levochem 250 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Levochem 250 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levochem 250 Tablet related warnings talks about Levochem 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Levochem 250 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Levochem 250 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Levochem 250 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levochem 250 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levochem 250 Tablet 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Levochem 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Levochem may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levochem again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levochem 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Levochem may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levochem 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Levochem has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levochem 250 Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Levochem on the liver.
What is the effect of Levochem 250 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levochem for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levochem 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levochem 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levochem 250 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levochem 250 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Levochem 250 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levochem 250 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levochem 250 Tablet
Taking Levochem 250 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levochem 250 Tablet
Taking Levochem 250 Tablet and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Levochem is a prescription drug, hence do not take Levochem without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Avoid taking Levochem along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Yes, Levochem can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Levochem should be taken with meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted such as constipation, diarrhea, and other stomach related problem. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Levochem is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.
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