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

Qulef 500 Tablet Information

Qulef 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Qulef 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Qulef 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Qulef 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Qulef 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Qulef 500 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Qulef 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Qulef 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Qulef 500 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Qulef 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Qulef 500 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Qulef 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Qulef Benefits & Uses
Qulef Dosage & How to Take
Qulef Side Effects
Qulef Related Warnings
Qulef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Qulef
Qulef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Qulef 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Qulef 500 Tablet 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

Qulef 500 Tablet 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

Qulef 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Qulef 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Qulef 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Qulef 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Qulef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Qulef 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Qulef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Qulef 500 Tablet on the Heart?

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

Safe

Qulef 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Qulef 500 Tablet 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 Qulef 500 Tablet

Is this Qulef 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Qulef 500 Tablet is addictive.

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 Qulef 500 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Qulef 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Qulef 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Qulef 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Qulef 500 Tablet

Qulef 500 Tablet 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 Qulef 500 Tablet

Drinking alcohol while taking Qulef 500 Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Qulef 500 Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Qulef with ibuprofen?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Qulef 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Qulef with azithromycin?

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

It is recommended to avoid taking Qulef with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

can I take Qulef for UTI infection?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Qulef 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 almost 6 years ago

What is Qulef?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Qulef 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 almost 6 years ago

How does Qulef work?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Qulef is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.