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Levoday Information

Levoday is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Levoday have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Levoday depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levoday as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levoday 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 Levoday is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Levoday related warnings talks about Levoday's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

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

Additionally, Levoday may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Levoday, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Levoday Benefits & Uses

Levoday 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

Levoday 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

Levoday Related Warnings

Is the use of Levoday safe for pregnant women?

Levoday can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Levoday, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Levoday safe during breastfeeding?

Levoday should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Levoday on the Kidneys?

Levoday rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levoday on the Liver?

Levoday does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levoday on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levoday with Other Drugs

Levoday 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

Levoday Contraindications

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

Is this Levoday habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Levoday.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Levoday only as per medical advice.

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

No, Levoday cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Levoday Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levoday

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levoday

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 Levoday

Question over 5 years ago

Is Levoday a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Levoday 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 about 5 years ago

Can I take Levoday with ibuprofen?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Levoday 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take [Medicine[ with fluconazole?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not take Levoday with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Levoday?

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

Levoday 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Levoday on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Discontinuing Levoday on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.