Kinglevox 500mg Tablet
S H Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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41.20

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Levofloxacin (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
ophthal

Related Warnings
SAFE
Alcohol
SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Kinglevox 500mg Tablet.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Kinglevox 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Kinglevox 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Kinglevox 500mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Kinglevox 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kinglevox 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Kinglevox 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.However, stop the medicine and inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

Levofloxacin   500mg

Uses of Kinglevox Tablet
Kinglevox 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

How to use Kinglevox Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kinglevox 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Kinglevox 500mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

How Kinglevox Tablet works
Kinglevox 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Kinglevox Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Kinglevox to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Kinglevox and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Kinglevox?
Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox with prednisone?
Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Kinglevox a narcotic substance?
No, Kinglevox is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.

Q. Can I take Kinglevox with loratadine?
Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox with esomeprazole?
Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox affect birth control?
Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox with birth control pills.

Q. Can I take Kinglevox for a tooth infection?
Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox for streptococcal throat infection?
Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox same as ciprofloxacin?
Kinglevox and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Kinglevox is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Kinglevox 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Kinglevox is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox for tonsillitis?
Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox with guaifenesin?
Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox with paracetamol?
Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox contain sulfa?
Kinglevox does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Kinglevox cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Kinglevox does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Kinglevox.

Q. Does Kinglevox expire?
Yes, like any other medicine, Kinglevox has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.

Q. Does Kinglevox treat bacterial vaginosis?
Kinglevox 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 Kinglevox cause dry mouth?
Kinglevox does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Kinglevox as it could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Is Kinglevox safe to use?
Kinglevox is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. Is Kinglevox penicillin?
Kinglevox is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

Q. Is Kinglevox a steroid?
Kinglevox is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

Q. Is Kinglevox a quinolone?
Yes, Kinglevox belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

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