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Levobact 500 Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction
Levobact 500 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 soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.
Levobact 500 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.
You may have a headache, dizziness, nausea, and constipation as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Levobact 500 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.
You may have a headache, dizziness, nausea, and constipation as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Uses of Levobact Tablet
Side effects of Levobact Tablet
Common
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Levobact 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. Levobact 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Levobact 500 Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
Avoid Levobact 500 Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
How Levobact Tablet works
Levobact 500 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.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Levobact 500 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Levobact 500 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Levobact 500 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
UNSAFE
Levobact 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Levobact 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levobact 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Levobact 500 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.
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 Levobact Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Levobact 500 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.
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Quick Tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Levobact 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet 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.
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
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Patient Concerns
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User Feedback
Patients taking Levobact 500 Tablet
Once A Day
92%
Twice A Day
7%
What are you using Levobact Tablet for?
Bacterial inf*
79%
Others
17%
Tuberculosis *
4%
*Bacterial infections, Tuberculosis (TB)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
43%
Average
38%
Poor
19%
What were the side-effects while using Levobact 500 Tablet?
Bleeding
33%
Constipation
33%
No Side Effec*
33%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Levobact Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Levobact 500 Tablet on price
Not Expensive
83%
Average
17%
FAQs
Q. Can I stop taking Levobact when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Levobact and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. Is Levobact safe to use?
Levobact is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.<br>
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