L Flox(PHC): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

L Flox(PHC) Benefits

L Flox(PHC) 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

L Flox(PHC) 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

L Flox(PHC) Side Effects

No side effects of L Flox(PHC) have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using L Flox(PHC).

L Flox(PHC) Related Warnings

Is the use of L Flox(PHC) safe for pregnant women?

Moderate
Is the use of L Flox(PHC) safe during breastfeeding?

Severe
What is the effect of L Flox(PHC) on the Kidneys?

Mild
What is the effect of L Flox(PHC) on the Liver?

Safe
What is the effect of L Flox(PHC) on the Heart?

Safe

Severe Interaction of L Flox(PHC) with Other Drugs

L Flox(PHC) 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

L Flox(PHC) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take L Flox(PHC) 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 L Flox(PHC)

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take L Flox(PHC) 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 L Flox(PHC) 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is L Flox(PHC)?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

L Flox(PHC) is a brand name of levofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take L Flox(PHC)?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Take L Flox(PHC) as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take L Flox(PHC) with paracetamol?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, L Flox(PHC) can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take L Flox(PHC) for pseudomonas infection?

Yes, you can take L Flox(PHC) for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking L Flox(PHC) for the above- mentioned infection.