Levoday 500 Tablet

• If you are allergic to levofloxacin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
• 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 of age.
• If you are pregnant or are planning to have a baby or are breastfeeding.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Other General Warnings

• You have diabetes, psychiatric illness, brain injury, kidney or liver-related problem.
• You have a history of fits, 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 attack, slow heart rate, salt imbalance.
• You have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells).
• You have or had developed an allergic reaction after taking the Levoday 500 tablet.
• You are suffering from myasthenia gravis, a condition of muscle weakness. This medicine can further worsen the condition of muscle weakness.
• Levoday 500 tablet should not be used in children and adolescents.
• This medicine is known to cause tendon rupture, nerve damage/pain (peripheral neuropathy). Be cautious and tell your doctor if you already have any of this condition before initiating the treatment.

• Levoday 500 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it as a 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 and should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

• Store the Levoday 500 tablet at room temperature in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.

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How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way the Levoday 500 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
• Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems, brain disorders, other antibiotics, blood thinners, painkillers, steroids.
• Medicines containing aluminium, magnesium or sucralfate used for acidity problem should be taken with a minimum gap of 2 hours with the Levoday 500 tablet.
• Other medicines such as methotrexate, cimetidine, probenecid should be used cautiously along with the Levoday 500 tablet.
• Dietary supplements that contain iron may affect the way this tablet works, therefore, this medicine should be taken two hours prior to or after having any product that contains iron.