LOFEL O 250MG/500MG TAB

Overview

LOFEL O 250MG/500MG TAB is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.

LOFEL O 250MG/500MG TAB is composed of: ORNIDAZOLE (500.0 MG), LEVOFLOXACIN (250.0 MG)


Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.It works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections. Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Usage

LEVOFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Urinary Tract Infection, Bronchitis, Chronic, Pneumonia, Sinus Infection, Bladder Infection, Kidney Infection, Tonsillitis, Bacterial Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions for LOFEL O 250MG/500MG TAB and its Constituents



  • You should not use levofloxacin if you are allergic to levofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label.
  • Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Take levofloxacin with water, at the same time each day.
  • Drink extra fluids to keep your kidneys working properly while taking this medicine.
  • You may take levofloxacin tablets with or without food.
  • Take levofloxacin oral solution (liquid) on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
  • Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup.
  • Do not share this medication with another person (especially a child), even if they have the same symptoms you have.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
  • Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor.
  • Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
  • Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Levofloxacin can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen when you are outdoors.
  • Call your doctor if you have severe burning, redness, itching, rash, or swelling after being in the sun.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
  • Levofloxacin may cause live bacterial vaccines to not work as well,Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LEVOFLOXACIN over-dosage can result in: Dizziness

Common Side-Effects

LEVOFLOXACIN : Diarrhoea, Insomnia, Nausea, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Difficulty Sleeping, Abdomen Pain, Decreased Taste, Lightheadedness, Drowsiness, Nervousness, Vagina Discharge Or Mucus, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

LEVOFLOXACIN : Acute Liver Failure, Acute Kidney Failure, Loss Of Appetite, Slow Or Weak Urine Stream, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Easy Bleeding, Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

LEVOFLOXACIN : Clostridium Difficile Infection, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Tendinitis, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Agitation, Confusion, Legs Swelling, Shoulders Swelling, Body Burning Sensation, Redness, Hallucinations, Mood Swings, Unusual Behavior, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools

Disease Interactions

LEVOFLOXACIN can interfere with: Heart Arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Myasthenia Gravis, Ischemic Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Tendinitis, Colitis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

LEVOFLOXACIN is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for LOFEL O 250MG/500MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

EMCARE OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 70.67 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
FYNAL OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 48.64 for 6 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
FYNAL-OZ FC-TABINR 27.43 for 6 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250 MG
INDLEVO OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 72.5 for 6 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
JOYCIN OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 55.82 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
L CIN OZ 250MG/500MG SUSPINR 53.5 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
L CIN OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 74.5 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEK OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 63.03 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEOAR OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 79.52 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEON OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 67.5 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEVACLOZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 60.75 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEVACT 250MG/500MG TABINR 19 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEVACT AC 250MG/500MG TABINR 37 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEVOGYL 250MG/500MG TABINR 89.65 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEVOKEM OZ 250MG/500MG SUSPINR 49.52 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEVOKEM OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 90.47 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEVOLVE OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 74.5 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEVOMAC OZ TABINR 82 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250 MG
LEVOSAL OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 80.95 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEVOTAS OZ TABINR 28.68 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LEVOXN OR 250MG/500MG TABINR 58.75 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LIVOMAX OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 73.17 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LOFEL O 250MG/500MG TABINR 64.42 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LOVOLKEM OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 27.5 for 6 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
LOXOF OZ TABINR 95.5 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250 MG
MEBATIC 250MG/500MG TABINR 83 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
MEBATIC TABINR 83 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250 MG
MLEVO OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 65.71 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
OVEL OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 97.62 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
QULEF OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 33 for 6 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
QURE OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 76 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
TELEVO OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 64.68 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
UVEX OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 60.1 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
WECURE O 250MG/500MG TABINR 57.13 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
XOLOXIN OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 63 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
ZILEE OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 72.18 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG
ZORIKA OZ 250MG/500MG TABINR 79.5 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 250.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

LEVOMNI OZ 500MG/20MG TABINR 55.02 for 10 TABLETSLEVOFLOXACIN 500.0 MG, ORNIDAZOLE 20.0 MG
LEVOQUIN OZ TABINR 22.06 for 10 TABLETSORNIDAZOLE , LEVOFLOXACIN
LEVOSAL OZ 125MG/250MG SYPINR 52.37 for 30 ML SYRUPORNIDAZOLE 250.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 125.0 MG
MLEVO OZ 125MG/250MG SUSPINR 45 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONORNIDAZOLE 250.0 MG, LEVOFLOXACIN 125.0 MG
OVEL OZ SUSPINR 83.81 for 30 ML SUSPENSIONORNIDAZOLE , LEVOFLOXACIN