Levomac 500 Tablet

Levomac 500 Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 500 mg of levofloxacin in each tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections when a doctor decides this strength is appropriate. Levomac 500 Tablet does not work for colds, flu, or other viral illnesses. This strength is commonly chosen for infections that need a full 500 mg oral dose rather than a lower-strength tablet.

How it works: Levofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy their DNA and multiply. In Levomac 500 Tablet form, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help stop the infection from growing.

Levomac 500 Tablet is the 500 mg tablet strength, so it delivers a higher amount of levofloxacin in one tablet than lower-strength options. That can make it suitable for adults with infections that require this dose and for once-daily treatment plans, but it is not intended for someone who only needs a smaller dose. A doctor may choose Levomac 500 Tablet when they want a standard 500 mg oral dose in tablet form.

• Bacterial sinus infections
• Community-acquired pneumonia
• Certain urinary tract infections
• Kidney and bladder infections
• Prostatitis
• Some skin and soft tissue infections

• Swallow Levomac 500 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed a once-daily regimen.
• You can take it with or without food, but it may upset the stomach less if taken with food.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, sucralfate, or multivitamins; separate dosing as directed.
• Drink enough fluids while taking Levomac 500 Tablet unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better before the tablets are gone.

Each Levomac 500 Tablet contains 500 mg of levofloxacin. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on the type and severity of the infection, and some adults may be prescribed this as once-daily therapy. The maximum daily amount is determined by your doctor; do not take extra tablets or shorten the interval between doses.

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
• Abdominal pain
• Insomnia
• Taste changes

• Levomac 500 Tablet is a higher-strength antibiotic tablet and should only be used when a clinician has decided this 500 mg dose is appropriate.
• Risk of tendon injury can be higher in older adults, people taking steroids, and those with transplant history.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if the tablet causes dizziness, sleepiness, or blurred thinking.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, myasthenia gravis, or heart rhythm problems.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because dosing may need adjustment.
• Do not take it with antacids or mineral supplements at the same time because they can reduce absorption.
• Limit alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness while taking the tablet.

• Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
• Iron, zinc, calcium, or multivitamins with minerals
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Steroids such as prednisone

Store Levomac 500 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.