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Leoxin Eye Drop, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Leoxin Eye Drop have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Leoxin Eye Drop. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Leoxin Eye Drop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Leoxin Eye Drop go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Leoxin Eye Drop has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Leoxin Eye Drop related warnings talks about Leoxin Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Leoxin Eye Drop since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Leoxin Eye Drop contraindications section.
Besides this, Leoxin Eye Drop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Leoxin Eye Drop, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Leoxin Eye Drop 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 Leoxin Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Leoxin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Leoxin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Leoxin Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Leoxin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Leoxin, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Leoxin.
What is the effect of Leoxin Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Leoxin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Leoxin Eye Drop on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Leoxin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Leoxin Eye Drop on the Heart?
Leoxin has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leoxin Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Leoxin Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Leoxin Eye Drop has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Leoxin Eye Drop as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Leoxin Eye Drop is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Leoxin Eye Drop cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Leoxin Eye Drop
Leoxin Eye Drop may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Leoxin Eye Drop
Consumption of alcohol and Leoxin Eye Drop together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Leoxin can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Leoxin is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Yes, Leoxin 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.
No, Leoxin does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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