Antibiotic (Fluoroquinolone)
Brand of Levofloxacin
Last reviewed June 2026
Who is this for?
Levofloxacin is a strong antibiotic that works by killing bacteria and stopping them from multiplying in your body. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone family of antibiotics and is used when common antibiotics may not be strong enough.
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV enzymes, preventing DNA replication and transcription in susceptible gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, leading to bacterial cell death.
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The usual adult dose is one 500mg tablet once a day, swallowed whole with a full glass of water. You can take it with or without food, but try to take it at the same time each day. Do not take it together with milk, yoghurt, or antacids — wait at least 2 hours between them. Your doctor will tell you how many days to use it, usually 5 to 14 days depending on your infection. Always complete the full course even if you feel better.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Do not take two tablets at once to make up for the missed dose.
Important for antibiotics
Always complete the full course even if you feel better. Stopping early can cause the infection to return and become drug-resistant.
Always complete the full course of levofloxacin even if you feel better after a few days — stopping early can make the bacteria resistant and harder to treat next time. Buy only from licensed pharmacies and check the NAFDAC number on the pack — avoid roadside sellers or unregistered market drugs. Do not share your levofloxacin with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms — wrong use of strong antibiotics is dangerous.
Do not take levofloxacin with antacids like aluminium or magnesium hydroxide, or with iron supplements — they block the drug from working properly (space them at least 2 hours apart). Avoid taking it with blood thinners like warfarin as it can increase the risk of bleeding. Avoid alcohol while on this medication as it can worsen dizziness and side effects.
Check your specific combination
Is it safe to take Levofloxacin with your other drugs?
Levofloxacin is NOT safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding — it can harm the unborn baby and pass into breast milk, so always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or nursing.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so do not leave it in your car or near a window. Keep in the original pack and away from moisture. Always keep out of reach of children.
For information only — not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
Names this drug is sold under — especially in Nigerian and West African pharmacies
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