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Levocide 250 mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levocide 250 mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Levocide 250 mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Levocide 250 mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levocide 250 mg Tablet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levocide 250 mg Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Levocide 250 mg Tablet related warnings talks about Levocide 250 mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Levocide 250 mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levocide 250 mg Tablet in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Levocide 250 mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Levocide 250 mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Levocide 250 mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Levocide 250 mg Tablet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levocide 250 mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Levocide 250 mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Levocide. It is best to stop taking Levocide immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Levocide 250 mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Levocide may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levocide 250 mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Levocide has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levocide 250 mg Tablet on the Liver?
Using Levocide does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Levocide 250 mg Tablet on the Heart?
Levocide is not harmful for the heart.
Levocide 250 mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levocide 250 mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levocide 250 mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levocide 250 mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Levocide 250 mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levocide 250 mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levocide 250 mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levocide 250 mg Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Levocide 250 mg Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levocide 250 mg 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.
Yes Levocide is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levocide 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.
Yes you can take this Levocide for treating sinus infection. However, this is not the first choice of drug for sinus infection advised by doctors. Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, painkillers and nasal sprays to relieve from severe nasal passage congestions.
Levocide is a prescription drug, hence do not take Levocide without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, you can take Levocide 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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