Levotime 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Levotime Benefits & Uses

Levotime 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

Levotime 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

Levotime Related Warnings

Is the use of Levotime safe for pregnant women?

Levotime can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Levotime right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Levotime safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Levotime. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Levotime on the Kidneys?

Levotime may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Levotime on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Levotime on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Levotime on the Heart?

Using Levotime does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Levotime with Other Drugs

Levotime 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

Levotime Contraindications

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

Is this Levotime habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Levotime.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Levotime as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Levotime should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Levotime in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Levotime Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levotime

Levotime may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Levotime

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.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Levotime

Question over 5 years ago

Is Levotime a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Levotime 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.

Question over 5 years ago

can I take Levotime for UTI infection?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Levotime 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Levotime without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Levotime is a prescription drug, hence do not take Levotime without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Levotime safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Levotime 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 almost 6 years ago

How to take Levotime?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Levotime 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.