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Levodil 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levodil 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Levodil 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine 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 Levodil 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Levodil 500 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Levodil 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Levodil 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Levodil 500 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levodil 500 Tablet in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levodil 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Levodil 500 Tablet 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 Levodil 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levodil 500 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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Is the use of Levodil 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Levodil can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Levodil right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Levodil 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Levodil. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Levodil 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levodil on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levodil 500 Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Levodil on the liver.
What is the effect of Levodil 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Levodil is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levodil 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levodil 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Levodil 500 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Levodil 500 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Levodil 500 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levodil 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Levodil 500 Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Levodil 500 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levodil 500 Tablet
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levodil 500 Tablet are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Avoid taking Levodil 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.
Yes, you can take Levodil 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.
Yes, Levodil 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levodil 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.
Take Levodil as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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