food interaction for Leeflox Eye Drop

alcohol interaction for Leeflox Eye Drop

pregnancy interaction for Leeflox Eye Drop

lactation interaction for Leeflox Eye Drop

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No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Leeflox 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.
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Leeflox 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.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Leeflox 0.5% Eye Drop

Levofloxacin(0.5%)

Leeflox eye drop uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections and bacterial infections.

How leeflox eye drop works

Leeflox 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.

Common side effects of leeflox eye drop

Eye irritation, Burning sensation, Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Constipation, Diarrhea

SUBSTITUTES FOR Leeflox Eye Drop

5 Substitutes
5 Substitutes
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  • Levobact 0.5% Eye Drop
    (5 ml Eye Drop in packet)
    Micro Labs Ltd
    Rs. 22/ml of Eye Drop
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    Rs. 113
    pay 111% more per ml of Eye Drop
  • Levotop PF Eye Drop
    (5 ml Eye Drop in packet)
    Ajanta Pharma Ltd
    Rs. 15.70/ml of Eye Drop
    generic_icon
    Rs. 81
    pay 51% more per ml of Eye Drop
  • LV Flox Eye Drop
    (5 ml Eye Drop in packet)
    Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 10.24/ml of Eye Drop
    generic_icon
    Rs. 52.80
    save 2% more per ml of Eye Drop
  • Levotop Eye Drop
    (5 ml Eye Drop in packet)
    Ajanta Pharma Ltd
    Rs. 7.74/ml of Eye Drop
    generic_icon
    Rs. 39.96
    save 26% more per ml of Eye Drop
  • Ototop Eye Drop
    (5 ml Eye Drop in packet)
    Ajanta Pharma Ltd
    Rs. 7.38/ml of Eye Drop
    generic_icon
    Rs. 38.01
    save 29% more per ml of Eye Drop

Expert advice FOR Leeflox Eye Drop

  • You have been prescribed Levofloxacin 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Leeflox 0.5% Eye Drop

Levofloxacin

Q. Can I stop taking Leeflox 0.5% Eye Drop when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Leeflox 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 Leeflox 0.5% Eye Drop too early, the symptoms may return or worsen. Continue taking Leeflox 0.5% Eye Drop in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)