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Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Leeflox. It is best to stop taking Leeflox immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Leeflox should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops on the Kidneys?
Leeflox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops on the Liver?
Leeflox is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops on the Heart?
Leeflox is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops
When consumed with certain foods, Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops
Taking Leeflox 1.5% Eye Drops and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Take Leeflox as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes, Leeflox can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Leeflox 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.
Leeflox 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.
Leeflox 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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