Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
LEVOFLOX 500 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic medicine containing Levofloxacin 500 mg as its active ingredient. It belongs to the class of fluoroquinolone antibiotics and is used for the treatment of various bacterial infections.
LEVOFLOX works by stopping bacterial growth and multiplication, helping the body eliminate infection-causing bacteria. It is commonly prescribed for infections affecting the lungs, urinary tract, skin, throat, and other body systems when caused by susceptible bacteria.

🔹 Key Uses
LEVOFLOX 500 mg Tablet may be prescribed for:
Treatment of bacterial infections
Respiratory tract infections including pneumonia
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Throat and sinus infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
Certain bacterial infections requiring fluoroquinolone therapy

🔹 Composition
Active Ingredient:
Levofloxacin 500 mg
Drug Class:
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
Antibacterial Medicine
Dosage Form:
Oral Tablet
Therapeutic Category:
Anti-infective Medicine
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Therapy

🔹 How It Works
LEVOFLOX contains Levofloxacin, which works by interfering with bacterial DNA replication.
Mechanism of action:
Blocks bacterial enzymes called DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV
Prevents bacterial DNA repair and multiplication
Stops bacterial growth
Helps destroy infection-causing bacteria

🔹 Key Benefits
Effective treatment for susceptible bacterial infections
Broad antibacterial activity
Helps control respiratory infections
Supports treatment of urinary tract infections
Convenient oral tablet formulation
Provides systemic antibiotic action

🔹 Dosage and Administration
Take LEVOFLOX 500 mg Tablet only as prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
It may be taken with or without food unless otherwise advised.
Take it at the same time each day for best results.
Complete the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve.
Important points:
Avoid taking it together with antacids or mineral supplements containing iron, calcium, magnesium, or zinc unless advised by your doctor, as they may reduce absorption.
Drink adequate fluids during treatment.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Constipation
Stomach discomfort
Possible serious side effects:
Tendon pain or tendon rupture (rare)
Nerve-related symptoms such as tingling or numbness
Severe allergic reactions
Changes in heart rhythm in susceptible individuals
Severe or persistent diarrhea
Seek medical advice if unusual or severe symptoms occur.

🔹 Precautions
Before taking LEVOFLOX 500 mg, inform your doctor if you have:
Kidney disease
Heart rhythm problems
Seizure disorders
Tendon problems
Diabetes
History of allergy to fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Important precautions:
Avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics.
Inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements you take.
Use caution with strenuous physical activity if tendon pain occurs.
Complete the prescribed course unless your doctor advises otherwise.