Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Levofloxacin
Drug Class
Quinolone Antibacterials
ATC Code
J01MA12, S01AE05
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Levoxin?
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 315.2
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 31.52 per unit
~41% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 315.2
ServaidRs 224.7
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 536.98
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Levofloxacin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 165 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Levo
250mg
Rs 150.1Rs 15.01/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingNo DRAP alerts
Qumic
250mg
Rs 294.5Rs 29.45/unit
Below approved ceilingBOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS
Levofin
250mg
Rs 294.5Rs 29.45/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSANDOZ
Effiflox
250mg
Rs 299.3Rs 29.93/unit
Below approved ceilingSAMI PHARM (PVT) LTD.
Lcyn
250Mg
Rs 304Rs 30.4/unit
Below approved ceilingHIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Leflox
250mg
Rs 311.6Rs 31.16/unit
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Levomerc
250Mg
Rs 313.5Rs 31.35/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow Marker
Leflox
250Mg
Rs 323Rs 32.3/unit
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Cravit
250Mg
Rs 783.8Rs 78.38/unit
Below approved ceilingHILTON PHARMA
Tavanic
250Mg
Rs 827.8Rs 82.78/unit
Below approved ceilingSANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
Raylox
250mg
Rs 516.33 ceiling
Kivcin
250mg
Rs 426.52 ceiling
No DRAP alertsHONIG PHARMACEUTICALS LABORATORIES
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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