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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Levofloxacin
Drug Class
Quinolone Antibacterials
ATC Code
J01MA12, S01AE05
Status
Essential Medicine
What is LOCUS?
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 332.5
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 33.25 per unit
Prices across sources
DRAPper 100mlRs 619.58
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 332.5
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Levofloxacin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 29 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Crocus
500mg
Rs 304Rs 30.4/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingNo DRAP alerts
Xeflox
500mg
Rs 351.5Rs 35.15/unit
Below approved ceilingHELIX PHARMA
Fuvelox
500Mg
Rs 386.3Rs 38.63/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Leflotec
500mg
Rs 405.8Rs 40.58/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsPHARMATEC PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Asilix
500mg
Rs 427.5Rs 42.75/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsASIAN CONTINENTAL
Lemit
500mg
Rs 475Rs 47.5/unit
Below approved ceilingHORIZON PHARMACEUTICALS
Geelevolevofloxacin500Mg
500mg
Rs 492.02
No DRAP alertsGALLOP WATER SCIENCES
Tabletdelvocin500Mglevofloxacinashemihydrate500Mg
500mg
Rs 532.22
HOOVER PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
Hemolevo
500mg
Rs 560
No DRAP alertsMISSION PHARMACEUTICALS
Tablevobertlevofloxacin500Mguspspecification
500mg
Rs 576.78
No DRAP alertsAlbert Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
Lefloxiv
500mg
Rs 608
Below approved ceilingGetz Pharma (Pvt) Limited
Levosafepharmaceuticalspvtltd
500mg
Rs 624.4
SAFE PHARMACEUTICAL (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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