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Livox Information

Livox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Livox has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Livox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Livox can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Livox are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Livox's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Livox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Livox related warnings section.

Livox 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 Livox contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Livox have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Livox Benefits & Uses

Livox 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 (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Livox 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

Livox Related Warnings

Is the use of Livox safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Livox safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Livox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Livox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Livox on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Livox on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Livox on the Liver?

Livox is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Livox on the Heart?

Livox is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Livox with Other Drugs

Livox 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

Livox Contraindications

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

Is this Livox habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Livox.

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

After taking Livox you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Livox 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 Livox for mental disorders.

No

Livox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Livox

Livox 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 Livox

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 Livox

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Livox cause stomach upset?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Livox?

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

Livox 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Livox?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Livox 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Livox with milk?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Livox 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

Can I take Livox for pseudomonas infection?

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