Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop
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Product introduction
Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of infection by stopping the further growth of causative microorganisms.
Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Levobact Eye Drop
- Bacterial eye infections
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Benefits of Levobact Eye Drop
In Bacterial eye infections
Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues in adults and children. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Levobact Eye Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Levobact
- Eye irritation
- Burning sensation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Levobact Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
How Levobact Eye Drop works
Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop
Four Times A *
60%
Once A Day
40%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Levobact Eye Drop for?
Bacterial inf*
75%
Others
25%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Poor
50%
Excellent
33%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
FAQs
Can I stop taking Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. If you stop using Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen. Continue taking Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Micro Labs Ltd
Address: 27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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