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Levosal is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Levosal has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levosal. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Levosal side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levosal 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 Levosal has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levosal related warnings talks about Levosal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Levosal since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Levosal contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Levosal have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levosal is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levosal 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levosal is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Levosal safe for pregnant women?
Levosal can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Levosal right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Levosal safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Levosal. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Levosal on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levosal on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levosal on the Liver?
Using Levosal does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Levosal on the Heart?
Levosal is not harmful for the heart.
Levosal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levosal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levosal habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Levosal is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levosal you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Levosal should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Levosal is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levosal
Taking Levosal with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levosal
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.
Levosal 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 Levosal is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Levosal 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.
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.
Yes, Levosal 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.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience