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

Livota Information

Livota is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Livota also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Livota depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Livota side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Livota are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Livota is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Livota's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Livota is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Livota contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Livota with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Livota is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Livota Benefits & Uses

Livota 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

Livota 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

Livota Related Warnings

Is the use of Livota safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Livota. It is best to stop taking Livota immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Livota safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Livota on the Kidneys?

Livota rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Livota on the Liver?

Livota does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Livota on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Livota for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Livota with Other Drugs

Livota 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

Livota Contraindications

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

Is this Livota habit forming or addictive?

Livota does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Livota can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Livota only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Livota for mental disorders.

No

Livota Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Livota

Livota 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 Livota

Drinking alcohol while taking Livota may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Livota

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Livota on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Discontinuing Livota 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Livota for pseudomonas infection?

Yes, you can take Livota for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Livota for the above- mentioned infection.

Question over 5 years ago

can I take Livota for UTI infection?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Livota 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 Livota with milk?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Livota 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 almost 6 years ago

What is Livota?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Livota is a brand name of levofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.