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

Levogen Information

Levogen is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Levogen also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Levogen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Levogen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levogen are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Levogen's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Levogen since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Levogen have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Levogen may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levogen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Levogen Benefits & Uses

Levogen 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

Levogen 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

Levogen Related Warnings

Is the use of Levogen safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Levogen safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Levogen. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Levogen on the Kidneys?

Levogen rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levogen on the Liver?

Levogen is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levogen on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levogen with Other Drugs

Levogen 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

Levogen Contraindications

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

Is this Levogen habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Levogen has not been reported.

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

After taking Levogen, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levogen can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Levogen should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Levogen for mental disorders.

No

Levogen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levogen

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levogen

Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Levogen at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Levogen

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take [Medicine[ with fluconazole?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levogen with milk?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Levogen 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

Is Levogen safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Levogen is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation. If you experience the above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform a doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Levogen with ibuprofen?

Dr. , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Levogen 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Levogen for sinus infection?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes you can take this Levogen 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.