Levotec 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Levotec Information

Levotec is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Levotec has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Levotec depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levotec as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levotec go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Levotec's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Levotec's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Levotec can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levotec in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Levotec have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Levotec with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levotec is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Levotec Benefits & Uses
Levotec Dosage & How to Take
Levotec Side Effects
Levotec Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Levotec with Other Drugs
Levotec Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Levotec
Levotec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Levotec Benefits & Uses

Levotec is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Levotec Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Levotec Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levotec is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
पेट दर्द
Confusion
Headache

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Insomnia
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Urticaria
Rash

Levotec Related Warnings

Is the use of Levotec safe for pregnant women?

Levotec can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Levotec, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Levotec safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Levotec may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Levotec should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Levotec on the Kidneys?

Levotec has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levotec on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Levotec on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levotec on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Levotec for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levotec with Other Drugs

Levotec should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Levotec Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levotec unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Levotec

Is this Levotec habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Levotec has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levotec. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Levotec only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Levotec for mental disorders.

No

Levotec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levotec

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Levotec to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levotec

Drinking alcohol while taking Levotec may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Levotec

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take [Medicine[ with fluconazole?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not take Levotec with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Levotec cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Levotec can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Levotec work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Levotec is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.

Question over 5 years ago

can I take Levotec for UTI infection?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Levotec for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levotec with ibuprofen?

Dr. , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Levotec with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.