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Levonac 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Levonac 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Levonac 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levonac 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Levonac 500 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Levonac 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Levonac 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Levonac 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Levonac 500 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levonac 500 Tablet in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levonac 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Levonac 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levonac 500 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levonac 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 Levonac 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Levonac may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levonac again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levonac 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Levonac. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Levonac 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levonac on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levonac 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Levonac is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Levonac 500 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Levonac for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levonac 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levonac 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Levonac 500 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levonac 500 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Levonac 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levonac 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levonac 500 Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Levonac 500 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levonac 500 Tablet
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Levonac 500 Tablet are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Take Levonac as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levonac 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.
Yes you can take this Levonac 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.
Avoid taking Levonac 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 Levonac 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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