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

Alvox 500 Tablet Information

Alvox 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Alvox 500 Tablet have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alvox 500 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Alvox 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Alvox 500 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Alvox 500 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Alvox 500 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alvox 500 Tablet related warnings section.

Alvox 500 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alvox 500 Tablet in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). The section on Alvox 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Alvox 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alvox 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Alvox 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Alvox 500 Tablet 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

Alvox 500 Tablet 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

Alvox 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Alvox 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Alvox. It is best to stop taking Alvox immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Alvox 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Alvox. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Alvox 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Alvox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Alvox 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Alvox is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Alvox 500 Tablet on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Alvox 500 Tablet with Other Drugs

Alvox 500 Tablet 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

Alvox 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alvox 500 Tablet 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 Alvox 500 Tablet

Is this Alvox 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Alvox 500 Tablet.

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

After taking Alvox 500 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Alvox 500 Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Alvox 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Alvox 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Alvox 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alvox 500 Tablet

Taking Alvox 500 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Alvox 500 Tablet

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Alvox 500 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

can I take Alvox for UTI infection?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Alvox 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 about 5 years ago

Can I take Alvox with metformin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Take Alvox if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Alvox?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Alvox is a brand name of levofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Alvox cause constipation?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Alvox?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Alvox should be taken with meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted such as constipation, diarrhea, and other stomach related problem. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.