Levofloxacin Unicorn 250 mg, 500mg FC tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 25 January 2021
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of various bacterial infections in adults.
Dosage (summary)
250-500 mg once or twice daily, depending on infection severity.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Iron salts
- Antacids
- Sucralfate
- Theophylline
- Vitamin K antagonists
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
- Epilepsy
- Tendon disorders
- Children under 18
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
Counselling Points
- Take with plenty of fluids
- Avoid antacids 2 hours before/after
- Monitor for tendon pain
- Report severe diarrhoea immediately
Serious warnings
- Risk of tendon rupture
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- QT prolongation
- Clostridium difficile-associated disease
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