Levoflox 750mg (Levofloxacin)

What is Levoflox 750mg Tablet?

Levoflox 750mg Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Levoflox 750 Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

How Levoflox 750mg Tablet Works

Levoflox 750 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

How To Use Levoflox 750 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levoflox 750 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Levoflox 750 Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

Benefits Of Levoflox 750mg Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Levoflox 750 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed, even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side Effects Of Levoflox Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Levoflox

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

Warning

Pregnancy

Levoflox 750 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Levoflox 750 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Levoflox 750 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Levoflox 750 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levoflox 750 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Levoflox 750 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

However, stop the medicine and inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

What If You Forget To Take Levoflox Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Levoflox 750 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Is Levoflox 750mg Tablet safe?

Levoflox 750 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

2. What if I forget to take a dose of Levoflox 750mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Levoflox 750 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

3. Can the use of Levoflox 750mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Levoflox 750 Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

4. Can I stop taking Levoflox 750mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Levoflox 750 Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. If you stop using Levoflox 750 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen. Continue taking Levoflox 750 Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.