Levosym 250mg Tablets

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Levosym Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited safety information available about the use of this medicine in pregnant women. If you conceive while taking this medicine, seek immediate medical advice.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Levosym Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is unknown if levofloxacin can pass into human breastmilk. However, similar medicines can pass into human breastmilk. Hence, Levosym Tablet must not be only be used if prescribed by your doctor, while taking this medicine one should not breastfeed.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Levosym Tablet?

You may experience sleepiness, dizziness and visual disturbances like blurred vision while on treatment with the Levosym Tablet. Avoid driving or use any tools and machines if affected.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Levosym Tablet?

There is no known interaction between alcohol and this medicine. However, long-term use of alcohol can weaken your immune system and body's response to pathogens and infections. Consult your doctor for more information if you drink too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have diabetes, psychiatric illness, brain injury, kidney or liver-related problems.
• You have a history of fits, you are above the age of 60 years.
• You are taking steroids.
• You experience low or high blood sugar, consider monitoring your blood sugar frequently if you are diabetic and on antidiabetic medicine.
• You experience nervous system-related symptoms such as confusion, sleeplessness, nightmares, thoughts of harming yourself, feeling low, anxiety, etc. Immediately seek medical advice.
• You have heart problems, a history of heart attack, slow heart rate, salt imbalance.
• You have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells).
• You have or had developed an allergic reaction after taking the Levosym Tablet.
• You are suffering from myasthenia gravis, a condition of muscle weakness. This medicine can further worsen the condition of muscle weakness.
• Levosym Tablet should not be used by children and adolescents.
• This medicine is known to cause tendon rupture, nerve damage/pain (peripheral neuropathy). Be cautious and tell your doctor if you already have any of this condition before initiating the treatment.