Levoflox 500 Tablet
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Levoflox 500 mg Tablet is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat acute bacterial sinus infections, certain bacterial lung infections and susceptible urinary tract infections. Cipla manufactures levofloxacin 500 mg, which blocks bacterial enzymes required for DNA replication and repair, thereby killing susceptible bacteria and limiting their growth.
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Last updated on: 13 October 2026 | 7:21 PM (IST)
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| Composition | Levofloxacin(500.0 Mg) Levofloxacin 500.0 Mg |
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Levoflox 500 tablet is an antibiotic medicine containing levofloxacin. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, airways, nose, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. The tablet kills infection-causing bacteria by blocking the action of certain chemicals essential for the replication and repair of genetic material.
Take Levoflox 500 tablet in the exact dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. You can take it with or without meals. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better within a few days. Always finish the course of prescribed antibiotic medicines for effective treatment.
If you experience common side effects like diarrhoea after taking Levoflox 500 tablet, it is suggested to drink enough fluids and stay hydrated. Not everyone gets these side effects, and they usually go away with time. Inform your doctor if these symptoms are severe or do not go away. Levid 500 tablet, Lofox 500 tablet, L Cin 500 tabletand Phlevo 500 tablet have levofloxacin as the main ingredient.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its components. Before starting Levoflox 500 tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, and provide your full medical history. Also, tell the doctor about all other medicines and supplements you are taking.
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to levofloxacin or any other ingredients of Levoflox tablet.
- If you are allergic to a class of medicines called fluoroquinolone. If you are not sure which are these medicines ask your doctor.
- If you have a history of fits and seizures (epilepsy).
- If you have tendons (tendonitis) related problems.
- If you are below 18 years old.
- If you are pregnant, are planning to have a baby, or are breastfeeding.
Side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Doctor’s suggestion
Precautions and Warnings
Alcohol
WITH CAUTIONThere is no known interaction between alcohol and this medicine. However, long term use of alcohol can weaken your immune system and body's response to pathogens and infections. Consult your doctor for more information if you drink too often .
Pregnancy
WITH CAUTIONThere is limited safety information available about use of this medicine in pregnant women. If you conceive while taking this medicine, seek immediate medical advice.
Breastfeeding
UNSAFEIt is unknown if levofloxacin can pass into human breast milk. However, similar medicines can pass into human breast milk. Hence, Levoflox Tablet must not be only be used if prescribed by your doctor, while taking this medicine one should not breastfeed.
Driving
WITH CAUTIONYou may experience sleepiness, dizziness and visual disturbances like a blurred vision while on treatment with Levoflox Tablet. Avoid driving or use any tools and machines if affected.
Other General Warnings
- You have diabetes, psychiatric illness, brain injury, kidney or liver-related problems.
- You have a history of fits, and you are above the age of 60 years.
- You are taking steroids.
- You experience low or high blood sugar, consider monitoring your blood sugar frequently if you are diabetic and on antidiabetic medicine.
- You experience nervous system-related symptoms such as confusion, sleeplessness, nightmares, thoughts of harming yourself, feeling low, anxiety, etc. Immediately seek medical advice.
- You have heart problems, a history of heart attacks, a slow heart rate, and salt imbalance.
- You have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells)
- You have or had developed any allergic reaction after taking Levoflox tablet.
- You are suffering from myasthenia gravis, a condition of muscle weakness, and this medicine can further worsen the condition.
Doctor’s suggestion
Directions for use
- Levoflox tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal
- Store Levoflox tablet at room temperature in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight, and heat.
- Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
Quick tips
- Levoflox 500 tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, airways, nose, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues.
- You should always complete the entire course of treatment with antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor. Do not miss any dose or take more than the prescribed dose.
- Take Levoflox 500 tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- Before starting Levoflox 500 tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
- Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache and dizziness can be seen as side effects of this medicine, inform your doctor if the side effects do not resolve over time.
- Talk to your doctor if you have kidney or liver-related problems.
- Levoflox tablets should not be used in children and adolescents.
- This medicine is known to cause tendon rupture and nerve damage/pain (peripheral neuropathy). Be cautious and tell your doctor if you already have any of these conditions before initiating the treatment.
Dosage
Overdose
- Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, nausea, confusion, unconsciousness, fits.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine.
Missed a dose
- For optimum effect, doses of antibiotics should not be missed. If you missed any dose of Levoflox Tablet take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
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References
- Levofloxacin 250 mg Film-coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 12 August 2022]
- CDSCO - Levofloxacin [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 12 August 2022]
- Can Alcohol Abuse Cause or Worsen an Infectious Disease? [Internet]. Alcohol.org. 2022 [cited 12 August 2022]
- Podder V, Patel P, Sadiq NM. Levofloxacin. [Updated 2024 Mar 1]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. [Accessed 25 Dec 2024].
- Janssen Ortho LLC. Levofloxacin. Puerto Rico: Janssen Ortho LLC; 1996 [revised Sep 2008]. [Accessed 18 May 2026].
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