Levocos: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Levocos Information

Levocos is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Levocos have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levocos. 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, Levocos can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levocos 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levocos is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Levocos related warnings talks about Levocos's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Levocos is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. The section on Levocos contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Levocos have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Levocos Benefits & Uses

Levocos 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
Bronchitis
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Levocos 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

Levocos Related Warnings

Is the use of Levocos safe for pregnant women?

Levocos may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levocos again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Levocos safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Levocos on the Kidneys?

Levocos may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levocos on the Liver?

Levocos is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levocos on the Heart?

You can take Levocos without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levocos with Other Drugs

Levocos 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

Levocos Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levocos 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 Levocos

Is this Levocos habit forming or addictive?

Levocos does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Levocos you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Levocos is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Levocos is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Levocos Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levocos

When consumed with certain foods, Levocos may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levocos

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levocos are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Levocos

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levocos with milk?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Levocos along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Levocos cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Levocos 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 over 5 years ago

Is Levocos a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Levocos is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levocos for pseudomonas infection?

Yes, you can take Levocos for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Levocos for the above- mentioned infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Levocos cause constipation?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Levocos 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.