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Levoflo is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Levoflo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Levoflo 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 Levoflo safe for pregnant women?
Levoflo can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Levoflo, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levoflo safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Levoflo. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Levoflo on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levoflo on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levoflo on the Liver?
Levoflo does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Levoflo on the Heart?
Using Levoflo does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Levoflo 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 Levoflo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levoflo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Levoflo is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Levoflo. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Levoflo only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Levoflo cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Levoflo
Some foods when eaten with Levoflo can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levoflo
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.
Levoflo 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.
Take Levoflo as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes you can take this Levoflo 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levoflo 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.
Discontinuing Levoflo 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levaquin® (levofloxacin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399
