Livox 500 mg Tablet

Livox 500 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic 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, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Livox 500 mg Tablet for infections such as pneumonia, sinus infections, urinary tract infections, and some skin or prostate infections when the bacteria are likely to respond to levofloxacin.

How it works: Levofloxacin works by blocking enzymes bacteria need to copy their DNA and survive, which stops the infection from spreading. As a tablet, Livox 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the stomach and intestines so the medicine can reach the infection site in the body.

Livox 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet that may be chosen when a doctor wants a once-daily oral dose that provides a full treatment amount in one tablet. Compared with lower-strength levofloxacin tablets, the 500 mg strength is used only when this specific dose is appropriate for the infection, the patient’s kidney function, and the overall treatment plan.

• Bacterial pneumonia
• Sinus infection
• Urinary tract infection
• Skin infection
• Prostate infection

• Swallow Livox 500 mg Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed daily dosing.
• You may take it with or without food, but if it upsets your stomach, taking it with food can help.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, sucralfate, or multivitamins; separate by several hours as directed.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Drink enough fluids unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.

Each Livox 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of levofloxacin. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once daily, but the exact schedule and total number of days are decided by the doctor based on the type of infection, kidney function, and response to treatment. Do not take more than the prescribed daily amount.

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
• Stomach pain
• Mild rash

• Livox 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength antibiotic, so it should be used only when a clinician has confirmed it is appropriate for your infection.
• Tell your doctor if you have tendon problems, a history of seizures, kidney disease, heart rhythm problems, myasthenia gravis, or diabetes.
• This medicine can raise the risk of tendon injury, especially in older adults, people taking steroids, and people with kidney problems.
• It can make you dizzy or lightheaded, so use caution driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid taking it with antacids, iron, zinc, calcium supplements, or sucralfate at the same time because they can block absorption.
• Limit alcohol if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset.
• Tell your doctor if you use medicines that can affect heart rhythm, because levofloxacin may increase that risk.

• Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
• Iron or zinc supplements
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin
• Medicines that affect heart rhythm, such as certain antiarrhythmics

Store Livox 500 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.