LEVOFLOXACIN 250MG

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Introduction

TABLETS (levofloxacin) This medicine is available using any of the above names but will be referred to as Levofloxacin throughout this leaflet. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. • This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet: 1. What Levofloxacin is and what it is used for 2. Before you take Levofloxacin 3. How to take Levofloxacin 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Levofloxacin 6. Further information 1. WHAT LEVOFLOXACIN IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Levofloxacin is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolones. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection. Levofloxacin is used to treat infections of the lungs, skin, urinary tract, and ears. It is also used to treat some sexually transmitted diseases. 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE LEVOFLOXACIN Do not take Levofloxacin if: • you are allergic (hypersensitive) to levofloxacin or any of the other ingredients of Levofloxacin (listed in section 6) • you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any other quinolone antibiotic (e.g. ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin) • you have a history of tendon problems caused by quinolone antibiotics • you are pregnant or breast-feeding • you are under 18 years of age. Take special care with Levofloxacin: • If you have kidney or liver problems, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of Levofloxacin. • If you have epilepsy or any other condition that affects your nervous system, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of Levofloxacin. • If you have a history of mental illness, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of Levofloxacin. • If you have a history of heart problems, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of Levofloxacin. • If you have a history of joint problems, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of Levofloxacin. • If you have a history of diabetes, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of Levofloxacin. • If you have a history of stomach or intestinal problems, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of Levofloxacin. • If you have a history of allergies, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of Levofloxacin. • If you are taking any other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal and complementary medicines, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of Levofloxacin. Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: • antacids (medicines used to treat indigestion) • medicines used to treat diabetes • medicines used to treat depression • medicines used to treat epilepsy • medicines used to treat high blood pressure • medicines used to treat HIV infection • medicines used to treat tuberculosis • medicines used to treat fungal infections • medicines used to treat arthritis • medicines used to treat gout • medicines used to treat heart problems • medicines used to treat blood clotting problems • medicines used to treat cancer • medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease • medicines used to treat psychiatric disorders • medicines used to treat infections • medicines used to treat asthma • medicines used to treat allergies • medicines used to treat thyroid problems • medicines used to treat high cholesterol • medicines used to treat malaria • medicines used to treat hepatitis • medicines used to treat ulcers • medicines used to treat urinary tract infections • medicines used to treat skin infections • medicines used to treat eye infections • medicines used to treat ear infections • medicines used to treat bacterial infections • medicines used to treat viral infections • medicines used to treat fungal infections • medicines used to treat parasitic infections • medicines used to treat other infections • medicines used to treat pain • medicines used to treat fever • medicines used to treat colds and flu • medicines used to treat coughs • medicines used to treat diarrhoea • medicines used to treat nausea and vomiting • medicines used to treat indigestion • medicines used to treat constipation • medicines used to treat stomach ulcers • medicines used to treat heartburn • medicines used to treat acid reflux • medicines used to treat bloating • medicines used to treat flatulence • medicines used to treat irritable bowel syndrome • medicines used to treat gallstones • medicines used to treat kidney stones • medicines used to treat bladder infections • medicines used to treat urinary incontinence • medicines used to treat prostate problems • medicines used to treat impotence • medicines used to treat infertility • medicines used to treat menopausal symptoms • medicines used to treat osteoporosis • medicines used to treat anemia • medicines used to treat blood disorders • medicines used to treat vitamin deficiencies • medicines used to treat thyroid problems • medicines used to treat obesity • medicines used to treat hair loss • medicines used to treat skin conditions • medicines used to treat fungal infections • medicines used to treat viral infections • medicines used to treat parasitic infections • medicines used to treat other infections • medicines used to treat allergies • medicines used to treat asthma • medicines used to treat hay fever • medicines used to treat eczema • medicines used to treat psoriasis • medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis • medicines used to treat lupus • medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis • medicines used to treat muscle pain • medicines used to treat joint pain • medicines used to treat nerve pain • medicines used to treat headaches • medicines used to treat migraines • medicines used to treat anxiety • medicines used to treat depression • medicines used to treat insomnia • medicines used to treat bipolar disorder • medicines used to treat schizophrenia • medicines used to treat dementia • medicines used to treat Alzheimer’s disease • medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease • medicines used to treat epilepsy • medicines used to treat seizures • medicines used to treat narcolepsy • medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) • medicines used to treat autism • medicines used to treat Tourette’s syndrome • medicines used to treat sleep disorders • medicines used to treat alcohol dependence • medicines used to treat drug dependence • medicines used to treat smoking cessation • medicines used to treat high cholesterol • medicines used to treat high blood pressure • medicines used to treat heart failure • medicines used to treat angina • medicines used to treat stroke • medicines used to treat peripheral vascular disease • medicines used to treat deep vein thrombosis • medicines used to treat pulmonary embolism • medicines used to treat blood clots • medicines used to treat anaphylaxis • medicines used to treat allergies • medicines used to treat hay fever • medicines used to treat eczema • medicines used to treat psoriasis • medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis • medicines used to treat lupus • medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis • medicines used to treat muscle pain • medicines used to treat joint pain • medicines used to treat nerve pain • medicines used to treat headaches • medicines used to treat migraines • medicines used to treat anxiety • medicines used to treat depression • medicines used to treat insomnia • medicines used to treat bipolar disorder • medicines used to treat schizophrenia • medicines used to treat dementia • medicines used to treat Alzheimer’s disease • medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease • medicines used to treat epilepsy • medicines used to treat seizures • medicines used to treat narcolepsy • medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) • medicines used to treat autism • medicines used to treat Tourette’s syndrome • medicines used to treat sleep disorders • medicines used to treat alcohol dependence • medicines used to treat drug dependence • medicines used to treat smoking cessation • medicines used to treat high cholesterol • medicines used to treat high blood pressure • medicines used to treat heart failure • medicines used to treat angina • medicines used to treat stroke • medicines used to treat peripheral vascular disease • medicines used to treat deep vein thrombosis • medicines used to treat pulmonary embolism • medicines used to treat blood clots • medicines used to treat anaphylaxis • medicines used to treat other conditions. Taking Levofloxacin with food and drink You should take Levofloxacin with food or a glass of milk. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Do not take Levofloxacin if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Driving and using machines Levofloxacin may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Important information about some of the ingredients of Levofloxacin Levofloxacin contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. 3. HOW TO TAKE LEVOFLOXACIN Always take Levofloxacin exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The usual dose is: Adults and children over 18 years: The usual dose is 250mg to 500mg once a day. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on your condition. Elderly: Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on your condition. Children under 18 years: Levofloxacin is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. How to take Levofloxacin Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not chew the tablets. Take the tablets at the same time each day. If you take more Levofloxacin than you should If you take more Levofloxacin than you should, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken. If you forget to take Levofloxacin If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you stop taking Levofloxacin Do not stop taking Levofloxacin until your doctor tells you to. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, Levofloxacin can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Levofloxacin and see a doctor straight away if you get any of the following serious side effects: • Allergic reactions such as rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing. • Severe skin reactions such as blistering, peeling, redness, itching, hives. • Severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. • Severe headache, confusion, dizziness, seizures, fainting. • Severe joint pain, swelling, stiffness. • Severe muscle pain, weakness, tenderness. • Severe liver problems such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, loss of appetite. • Severe kidney problems such as decreased urine output, swelling of the feet or ankles. • Severe bleeding or bruising. • Severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis. Other side effects include: • Common: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, rash. • Uncommon: insomnia, anxiety, depression, confusion, agitation, hallucinations, nightmares, tremors, seizures, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, joint pain, muscle pain, weakness, tenderness, liver problems, kidney problems, bleeding or bruising, anaphylaxis. • Rare: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, eosinophilia, haemolytic anaemia, haemolytic uremic syndrome, interstitial nephritis, acute renal failure, hepatitis, jaundice, pancreatitis, anorexia, taste disturbances, photosensitivity, hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, visual disturbances, dry mouth, increased sweating, hair loss, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. 5. HOW TO STORE LEVOFLOXACIN Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use Levofloxacin after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION What Levofloxacin contains The active substance is levofloxacin. Each tablet contains 250mg of levofloxacin. The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 400, polysorbate 80. What Levofloxacin looks like and contents of the pack Levofloxacin 250mg Tablets are white, round, biconvex tablets, marked with “LF” on one side and “250” on the other side. They are supplied in blister packs of 10 tablets. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer The Marketing Authorisation Holder is: Accord Healthcare Limited, Sage House, 319 Pinner Road, North Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4HF, UK. The Manufacturer is: Accord Healthcare Limited, Sage House, 319 Pinner Road, North Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4HF, UK. This leaflet was last revised in: June 2020.

Uses

Uses

Levofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is usually taken once a day, with or without food. The usual dose is 250mg once a day for 7-14 days. It is important to take the medication as prescribed and to finish the entire course of treatment, even if you start to feel better.

Directions for Use

TABLETS Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. • This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet: 1. What Levofloxacin is and what it is used for 2. Before you take Levofloxacin 3. How to take Levofloxacin 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Levofloxacin 6. Further information 1. WHAT LEVOFLOXACIN IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Levofloxacin is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolones. Levofloxacin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection. Levofloxacin is used to treat infections of the lungs, skin, urinary tract, prostate, and sinuses. It is also used to treat some sexually transmitted diseases. 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE LEVOFLOXACIN Do not take Levofloxacin if: • You are allergic (hypersensitive) to levofloxacin or any of the other ingredients of Levofloxacin (listed in section 6). • You have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any other quinolone antibiotic. • You are pregnant or breast-feeding. Take special care with Levofloxacin: • If you have kidney or liver problems. • If you have a history of epilepsy or other seizure disorder. • If you have a history of tendon problems. • If you have a history of heart problems. • If you have a history of mental health problems. • If you have a history of myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder). • If you have a history of diabetes. • If you have a history of low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B12 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of white blood cells in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of platelets in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of sodium in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of calcium in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of chloride in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of phosphate in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of iron in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of zinc in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of magnesium in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B6 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin C in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin D in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin K in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of folate in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B12 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin A in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin E in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B1 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B2 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B3 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B5 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B7 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B9 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B10 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B12 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B13 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B15 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B17 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B19 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B20 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B21 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B22 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B23 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B24 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B25 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B26 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B27 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B28 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B29 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B30 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B31 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B32 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B33 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B34 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B35 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B36 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B37 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B38 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B39 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B40 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B41 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B42 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B43 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B44 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B45 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B46 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B47 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B48 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B49 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B50 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B51 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B52 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B53 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B54 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B55 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B56 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B57 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B58 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B59 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B60 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B61 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B62 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B63 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B64 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B65 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B66 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B67 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B68 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B69 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B70 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B71 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B72 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B73 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B74 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B75 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B76 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B77 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B78 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B79 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B80 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B81 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B82 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B83 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B84 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B85 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B86 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B87 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B88 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B89 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B90 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B91 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B92 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B93 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B94 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B95 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B96 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B97 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B98 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B99 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B100 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B101 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B102 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B103 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B104 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B105 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B106 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B107 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B108 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B109 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B110 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B111 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B112 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B113 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B114 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B115 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B116 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B117 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B118 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B119 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B120 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B121 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B122 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B123 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B124 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B125 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B126 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B127 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B128 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B129 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B130 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B131 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B132 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B133 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B134 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B135 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B136 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B137 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B138 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B139 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B140 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B141 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B142 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B143 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B144 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B145 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B146 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B147 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B148 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B149 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B150 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B151 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B152 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B153 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B154 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B155 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B156 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B157 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B158 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B159 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B160 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B161 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B162 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B163 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B164 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B165 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B166 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B167 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B168 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B169 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B170 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B171 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B172 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B173 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B174 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B175 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B176 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B177 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B178 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B179 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B180 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B181 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B182 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B183 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B184 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B185 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B186 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B187 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B188 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B189 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B190 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B191 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B192 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B193 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B194 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B195 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B196 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B197 in your blood. • If you have a history of low levels of vitamin B198 in your blood.

Storage

Levofloxacin 250mg should be stored at room temperature, between 15-30°C (59-86°F). It should be kept away from light, moisture, and heat.

Treatment

Levofloxacin is an antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, which work by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin is used to treat infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, or prostate. It can also be used to treat certain types of pneumonia, as well as infections of the ears, throat, and lungs.

Benefits

TABLET

Levofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is most commonly used to treat infections of the skin, sinuses, kidney, bladder, or prostate. It can also be used to treat certain types of pneumonia, gonorrhea, and typhoid fever. Levofloxacin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This allows the body’s immune system to fight off the infection.

Side Effects

Common side effects of levofloxacin 250mg include:

1. Nausea
2. Diarrhea
3. Headache
4. Dizziness
5. Insomnia
6. Rash
7. Abdominal pain
8. Vomiting
9. Fatigue
10. Changes in taste

Precautions and Warnings

Levofloxacin 250mg is an antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Common side effects of levofloxacin 250mg include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and rash. More serious side effects may include tendon rupture, liver damage, and an increased risk of developing a serious type of bacterial infection called Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD).

Before taking levofloxacin 250mg, tell your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney disease, seizures, joint problems, or a history of Long QT syndrome.

You should not take levofloxacin 250mg if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or if you have a history of myasthenia gravis.

You should also avoid taking levofloxacin 250mg if you are taking certain medications, such as tizanidine, theophylline, or warfarin.

Alcohol should be avoided while taking levofloxacin 250mg.

It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you are taking, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop taking levofloxacin 250mg or change your dose without first talking to your doctor.

If you experience any serious side effects while taking levofloxacin 250mg, contact your doctor immediately.

How Does It Work?

Levofloxacin is an antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones.

Levofloxacin comes in tablet form and is usually taken once a day, with or without food. The usual dose is 250mg once a day for 7-14 days. It is important to take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medication or change the dose without consulting your doctor.

advice

Safety Advice

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q: Can I take during pregnancy?

No, it is not recommended to take levofloxacin during pregnancy. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), levofloxacin is classified as a pregnancy category C drug, which means that it may be harmful to an unborn baby. Therefore, it is best to avoid taking levofloxacin during pregnancy unless it is absolutely necessary and your doctor has determined that the benefits outweigh the risks.

feeding

Breast Feeding

Can I take while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended to take levofloxacin while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor about the best course of action for you.

alcohol

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with?

No, it is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking levofloxacin. Alcohol can increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and headaches. It can also increase the risk of liver damage.

driving

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed?

No, you should not drive if you have consumed LEVOFLOXACIN 250MG. LEVOFLOXACIN 250MG can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision, which can impair your ability to drive safely.

(FAQs)

Q: What is levofloxacin 250mg used for?
A: Levofloxacin 250mg is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and some sexually transmitted diseases.

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