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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Inf
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
ATC Code
J01MA12, S01AE05
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Lcyn?
Uses
Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that that may be used to treat different types of bacterial infections. Levofloxacin may also be used to tr...
How It Works
Infuse IV solution over 60 min. Too rapid infusion can lead to hypotension. Avoid administration through an intravenous line with a solution containing multivalent cations (i.e., magnesium, calcium).
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
500 mg — 12 hourly
2
Adult · PO
250 to 500 mg — 12 hourly
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets about levofloxacin. Take levofloxacin with water, at the same time each day. Drink extra fluids
4
Child
Not recommende for this age group
5
Child
10 mg/kg — As recommended.
Safety Alerts
Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or ofloxacin, tendon disorders
Important Warnings
Avoid excessive alkalinity of urine and ensure adequate fluid intake (risk of crystalluria)
Risk factor for QTinterval prolongation
caution advised in conditions such as: Acute myocardial infarction, bradycardia, congenital long QT syndrome, electrolyte disturbances, heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, history of symptomatic arrhythmias
Risk of arthropathy in children and adolescents
evaluate risk/benefit ratio before treatment initiation, history of tendon disorder, epilepsy, history to CNS disorder, renal impairment, myasthenia gravis and elderly
Avoid prolonged exposure to UV
Discontinue treatment if psychiatric, neurological, or hypersensitivity reactions (including severe rash) occur
Side Effects
Diarrhoeadizzinessheadachenauseavomitingabdominal painanorexiaanxietyarthralgiaastheniablood disordersconfusiondepressiondisturbances in tastehearing
Drug Interactions
Iron
antacids
sucralfate
NSAIDs
fenbufen
probenecid
cimetidine
corticosteroids.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Inj (Reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Heat. Use within 2 weeks if refrigerated and within 2 weeks if kept at room temperature. Tab Store Below 30°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 437
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 43.7 per unit
~43% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 769.67
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 437
ServaidRs 332
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Inf, and what they are not.You pay Rs 277 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Effiflox
500mg
Rs 432.3Rs 43.23/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingSAMI PHARM (PVT) LTD.
Levomerc
500mg
Rs 445.2Rs 44.52/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow Marker
Levoxin
500mg
Rs 463.4Rs 46.34/unit
Below approved ceilingSEARLE PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Qumic
500Mg
Rs 475Rs 47.5/unit
Below approved ceilingBOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS
Levofin
500mg
Rs 475Rs 47.5/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSANDOZ
Leflox
500mg
Rs 508.3Rs 50.83/unit
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Qumic
500mg
Rs 403.75Rs 403.75/unit
Below approved ceilingBOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS
Genlevo
500mg
Rs 160
BROOKES
Dynaquininf
500mg
Rs 195
No DRAP alertsBarrett Hodgson Pakistan (Private) Ltd.
Effifloxinf
500mg
Rs 260
Sami Pharm (Pvt) Ltd.
Levocilinf
500mg
Rs 320
No DRAP alertsC.C.L (Pvt) Ltd .
Lefloxinf
500mg
Rs 400
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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