Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet 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)

Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet 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

Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet 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

Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

StayHappi Levofloxacin Tablet may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of StayHappi Levofloxacin Tablet on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

StayHappi Levofloxacin Tablet is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet 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

Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet 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 Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet 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, the use of Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet

Some foods when eaten with Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet

Taking Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.

Mild

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levaquin® (levofloxacin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399

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