Levobact contains levofloxacin, which kills susceptible bacteria by interfering with bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.
It may be prescribed for selected respiratory, urinary, skin and other bacterial infections.
Current guidance emphasizes restricting fluoroquinolones to situations where other suitable antibiotics are inappropriate because of their potential for serious adverse effects.
Uses
- Selected respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Selected skin and soft-tissue infections
- Other susceptible bacterial infections
Active Ingredient
- Levofloxacin 500mg
How to Take
- Take exactly as prescribed.
- May be taken with or without food.
- Take with adequate water.
- Separate from iron, zinc, antacids containing aluminium or magnesium, and sucralfate by at least 2 hours.
Precautions
- Prescription-only antibiotic.
- May cause serious tendon problems and peripheral neuropathy.
- Avoid unnecessary use to reduce antimicrobial resistance.
- Inform your healthcare provider about kidney problems, epilepsy or previous tendon problems associated with quinolones.
- Complete the prescribed course unless your healthcare professional tells you to stop.
