Levosure: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Levosure Information

Levosure is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Levosure have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Levosure 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.

Some other side effects of Levosure have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Levosure normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levosure is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Levosure's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Levosure since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levosure contraindications section.

Additionally, Levosure may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Levosure, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Levosure Benefits & Uses
Levosure Dosage & How to Take
Levosure Side Effects
Levosure Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Levosure with Other Drugs
Levosure Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Levosure
Levosure Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Levosure Benefits & Uses

Levosure 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
Bronchitis
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Levosure 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

Levosure Related Warnings

Is the use of Levosure safe for pregnant women?

Levosure may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levosure again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Levosure safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Levosure may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Levosure should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Levosure on the Kidneys?

Levosure has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levosure on the Liver?

Levosure is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levosure on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levosure with Other Drugs

Levosure 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

Levosure Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levosure 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 Levosure

Is this Levosure habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Levosure.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Levosure 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?

Levosure is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Levosure Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levosure

Taking Levosure with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levosure

Drinking alcohol while taking Levosure may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Levosure

Question over 5 years ago

How does Levosure work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Levosure 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Levosure cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Levosure 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Levosure a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Levosure 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Levosure?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Take Levosure as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Levosure treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes Levosure 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.