Levoflox 250 mg Tablet

Levoflox 250 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 250 mg of levofloxacin in each tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Levoflox 250 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the lungs, urinary tract, sinuses, skin, or prostate when the bacteria are expected to be susceptible to levofloxacin.

How it works: Levofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy and repair their DNA. Because the tablet delivers the medicine by mouth, Levoflox 250 mg Tablet is absorbed into the body and then travels to the infection site to help kill susceptible bacteria.

Levoflox 250 mg Tablet is the lower tablet strength in this line, alongside Levoflox 500 mg Tablet and Levoflox 750 mg Tablet. It may suit patients who need a smaller dose, dose adjustment for kidney function, or a regimen where the doctor wants to limit total daily exposure to levofloxacin. Your prescriber chooses the 250 mg strength based on the infection being treated and your medical history.

• Urinary tract infections
• Kidney infections
• Prostatitis
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Sinus infections
• Certain skin infections

• Swallow Levoflox 250 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time and frequency prescribed, because the schedule depends on the infection and your kidney function.
• You may take it with or without food, but if it upsets your stomach, taking it with a light meal may help.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium supplements, or sucralfate; separate doses as directed by your pharmacist or prescriber.
• Drink fluids during treatment unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better, because stopping early can allow the infection to return.

Each Levoflox 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of levofloxacin. Depending on the infection and kidney function, it may be taken once daily or, less commonly, on another doctor-directed schedule; the exact regimen is not the same for every patient. The maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber and should not be exceeded without medical advice.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Levofloxacin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Trouble sleeping
• Abdominal discomfort
• Taste changes

• Levoflox 250 mg Tablet can increase the risk of tendon injury, especially in adults over 60, people taking steroids, and those with kidney problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, aneurysm, myasthenia gravis, heart rhythm problems, or low potassium or magnesium.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or confusion, so use caution with driving or machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid taking it together with antacids or mineral supplements containing calcium, iron, magnesium, or zinc because they can reduce absorption.
• Limit alcohol if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset while you are taking Levoflox 250 mg Tablet.
• Blood sugar changes can occur, especially in people with diabetes, so monitor glucose as directed.
• Protect your skin from strong sunlight or tanning beds if you notice increased sensitivity while taking this tablet.

• Antacids and mineral supplements containing calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc
• Sucralfate and certain buffered medicines
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Steroids such as prednisone
• Medicines that can affect heart rhythm, such as some antiarrhythmics

Store Levoflox 250 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and excess heat.