Lemin 500mg Tablet (Levofloxacin) – Amros Pharma
# **Lemin Tablets (Levofloxacin)**
## **How It Works**
Lemin contains **Levofloxacin**, a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication, ultimately stopping the growth of bacteria and eliminating the infection.
**Note:** Lemin is effective **only against bacterial infections** and should not be used to treat viral illnesses such as the common cold or influenza.
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## **Indications**
Lemin is indicated for the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections, including respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and other infections, as prescribed by your physician.
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## **Usage & Safety**
### **Prescription Status**
Lemin is a **prescription-only medicine** and should be used strictly under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
### **Dosage & Administration**
* Take **once daily**, or exactly as prescribed by your physician.
* Swallow the tablet whole with a **full glass of water**.
* It may be taken **with or without food**.
* Take the medicine at the **same time each day** for the best therapeutic effect.
### **Drug Interactions**
Avoid taking Lemin **within 2 hours before or after** products containing **aluminum, magnesium, calcium, iron, or zinc**, including antacids, multivitamins, and mineral supplements, as these may reduce the absorption and effectiveness of Levofloxacin.
### **Complete the Full Course**
Continue taking the medication for the **entire prescribed duration**, even if you begin to feel better. Stopping treatment too early may allow the infection to return and contribute to **antibiotic resistance**.
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## **Possible Side Effects**
Lemin is generally well tolerated; however, some patients may experience:
* Nausea
* Diarrhea or constipation
* Headache
* Dizziness
* Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
These side effects are usually mild and temporary. If they persist or become severe, consult your physician.
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## **Warnings & Precautions**
* Use Lemin only for **confirmed or strongly suspected bacterial infections**.
* Discontinue the medication and seek immediate medical attention if you experience signs of an allergic reaction, severe diarrhea, tendon pain or swelling, numbness, tingling, or irregular heartbeat.
* Inform your physician if you have a history of **kidney disease, epilepsy, tendon disorders, or heart rhythm abnormalities** before starting treatment.
* Avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight or UV light during therapy, as Levofloxacin may increase **photosensitivity**.
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## **Storage Instructions**
Store below **30°C** in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Xeflox 500mg Tab. ( Levofloxacin ) 10’s Helix Pharma
Bacterial Infection
How it works
Levofloxacin is a synthetic broad spectrum anti-bacterial agent. Chemically it is a chiral fluorinated carboxyquinolone. It acts by inhibiting DNA-gyrase. It is bactericidal and has activity against many gram +ve, gram –ve and Anaerobic bacteria.
Usage And Safety
Dosage
Levofloxacin
Side Effects
Itching and rash. Nausea, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, Headache, vertigo, dizziness, sleeping problems, paraesthesia e.g. like tingling in the hands, restlessness, anxiety, and confusions, drop of blood pressure, tendon pain, tendon rupture (Achilles Tendon).
Drug Interactions
Concurrent Antacids, Sucralfate, Metal Cations, Multivitamins , NSAID’s.
Indication
It is used to treat •Acute & Chronic Sinusitis • Community acquired pneumonia • Complicated Skin & Soft tissue Infections • Acute Pyelonephritis • Acute & Chronic Bronchitis • Nosocomial pneumonia • Complicated & Uncomplicated UTI • Typhoid & paratyphoid fever.
When not to Use
Levofloxacin is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any other quinolone.
Precautions
Precaution
Serious and occasionally hypersensitivity and/or anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients receiving therapy with quinolone, including Levofloxacin and should be discontinued immediately.
Warnings
Warning 1
Excessive exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Therapy should be discontinued if skin eruptions occurs.
Warning 2
Although Levofloxacin is more soluble than other quinolones, adequate hydration of patients receiving Levofloxacin should be maintained to prevent the formation of highly concentrated urine.
Warning 3
Levofloxacin should be administered with caution in the presence of renal insufficiency.
Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.