Levoyug 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 Levoyug safe for pregnant women?
Levoyug can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Levoyug right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Levoyug safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Levoyug. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Levoyug on the Kidneys?
Levoyug has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levoyug on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Levoyug on the liver.
What is the effect of Levoyug on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levoyug for the heart.
Levoyug should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levoyug unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levoyug habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Levoyug.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Levoyug as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Levoyug should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Levoyug in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Levoyug
Levoyug may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levoyug
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levoyug are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Take Levoyug as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Avoid taking Levoyug 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, you can take Levoyug for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Levoyug for the above- mentioned infection.
Levoyug 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.
No, you can not take Levoyug with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.
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