Lavid 500mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Kloster Pharmaceuticals
Composition Levofloxacin (500mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Lavid 500mg Tablet.
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A: Lavid is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body. It can be used to treat infections of the sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, including your kidneys or bladder, prostate gland and skin and soft tissue.
Q: Can I take Lavid with prednisone?
A: Lavid and prednisone when taken together may increase the risk of tendon rupture (a tendon is a cord that joins your muscle to your bones). If you experience pain and inflammation in your tendons or ligaments, which could lead to rupture, stop taking Lavid immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Lavid a narcotic substance?
A: No, Lavid is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.
Q: Can I take Lavid with loratadine?
A: Lavid can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Lavid with esomeprazole?
A: Lavid can be taken with esomeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Lavid affect birth control?
A: Lavid can be taken with birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, interactions can occur. Talk to a doctor to confirm whether you need to use extra precaution while taking Lavid with birth control pills.
Q: Can I take Lavid for a tooth infection?
A: Lavid is not used to treat tooth infection. If you think you have a tooth infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Can I take Lavid for streptococcal throat infection?
A: Lavid is active against streptococcus bacteria and can be used for the treatment of a streptococcal sore throat. If you think you have a sore throat infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Is Lavid same as ciprofloxacin?
A: Lavid and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Lavid is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Lavid 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Lavid is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Lavid is active against many bacteria but can cause damage to your tendons. So, it is advisable that you must talk to a doctor for the right choice of antibiotics for your infections.
Q: Can I take Lavid for tonsillitis?
A: Lavid is not indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis. If you think you have tonsillitis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Can I take Lavid with guaifenesin?
A: Lavid can be taken with guaifenesin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Lavid with paracetamol?
A: Lavid can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Lavid contain sulfa?
A: Lavid does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Does Lavid cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
A: Lavid does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Lavid.
Q: Does Lavid expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Lavid has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Lavid treat bacterial vaginosis?
A: Lavid is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis. If you think you have bacterial vaginosis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Does Lavid cause dry mouth?
A: Lavid does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Lavid as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Is Lavid safe to use?
A: Lavid is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q: Is Lavid penicillin?
A: Lavid is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Lavid a steroid?
A: Lavid is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Lavid a quinolone?
A: Yes, Lavid belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
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