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Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops 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.
While these are the most often observed Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops related warnings talks about Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops 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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Is the use of Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Glevo. It is best to stop taking Glevo immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Glevo. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops on the Kidneys?
Glevo rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Glevo on the liver.
What is the effect of Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Glevo for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops
Taking Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops
Drinking alcohol while taking Glevo 0.50% Eye/Ear Drops may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, Glevo 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.
Take Glevo if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Avoid taking Glevo 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.
Yes, Glevo can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Glevo 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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