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Levotas Oz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Diarrhoea, Dysentery. Secondary and off-label uses of Levotas Oz have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Levotas Oz 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.
The most common side effects of Levotas Oz are Headache, Dizziness, Constipation. These side effects of Levotas Oz are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Levotas Oz's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levotas Oz related warnings talks about Levotas Oz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Levotas Oz contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Levotas Oz may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levotas Oz is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levotas Oz 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.
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Is the use of Levotas Oz safe for pregnant women?
Levotas Oz should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Levotas Oz safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Levotas Oz. If you see any side effects, stop taking Levotas Oz immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Levotas Oz again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levotas Oz on the Kidneys?
Effects of Levotas Oz on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Levotas Oz on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Levotas Oz. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Levotas Oz on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Levotas Oz. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Levotas Oz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levotas Oz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levotas Oz habit forming or addictive?
Levotas Oz is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Levotas Oz as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Levotas Oz is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Levotas Oz is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levotas Oz
There is no information on the effects of taking Levotas Oz with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levotas Oz
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Levotas Oz with alcohol will be.
It is recommended to avoid taking Levotas Oz 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.
Levotas Oz 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.
Levotas Oz 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.
Yes, Levotas Oz can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Avoid taking Levotas Oz 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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