Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop

Levofloxacin (0.5%)

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Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of infection by stopping the further growth of causative microorganisms.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 01 Jan 2026 | 09:03 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Levofloxacin (0.5%)

Marketer

Micro Labs Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

It may cause eye irritation and burning sensation in the eyes immediately following application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. Do not wear contact lenses while using it.

Uses of Levobact Eye Drop

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of Levobact Eye Drop

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop 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 in adults and children. 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.

Bacterial eye infections
Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Levobact Eye Drop

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 Levobact

Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea
Headache
Eye irritation
Burning sensation

How to use Levobact Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Levobact Eye Drop works

Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
Your doctor has prescribed Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Interaction with drugs

Taking Levobact with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Arsenic Trioxide (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor ECG (Electrocardiogram).

Frequently asked questions

Can I stop taking Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop 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 Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen. Continue taking Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinoline carboxylic acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Related lab tests

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References

Chambers HF, Deck DH. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, & Quinolons. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 820.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 794-95.
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop

Four Times A Day

60%

Once A Day

40%

What are you using Levobact Eye Drop for?

Bacterial infections

75%

Others

25%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

50%

Excellent

33%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop?

No Side Effect

100%

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Marketer details

Name: Micro Labs Ltd
Address: Mamring Namthang Road, Namchi-737132, Sikkim || 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA || Plot no 37 (CA) 147-151 , 279-281 ,Ground Mezzanine , 1st & 2nd Floor K.I.A.D.B JIgani Bomasandra , Link Road, Bangalore - 562106, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Levobact Eye Drop

Benefits of Levobact Eye Drop

Side effects of Levobact Eye Drop

How to use Levobact Eye Drop

How Levobact Eye Drop works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Arsenic Trioxide (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can I stop taking Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop when I feel better?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

User feedback

Patients taking Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop

What are you using Levobact Eye Drop for?

How much was the improvement?

What were the side-effects while using Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop?

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