Leon 750 Tablet
Manufacturer
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Levofloxacin (750mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Leon 750 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and lung infections.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Leon 750 Tablet is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of causative microorganisms. It is used to treat bacterial infections, including urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and lung infections. It is important to take the medicine as directed by your doctor and to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, and constipation. If you experience any side effects that bother you or persist for a longer duration, consult your doctor. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect, but it should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Leon 750 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid taking it with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer, and ice cream.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Headache Dizziness Nausea Constipation Diarrhea
Alcohol Warning
Consuming alcohol with Leon 750 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeeding Warning
Leon 750 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Leon 750 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Rasagiline Selegiline Tizanidine Strontium Chloride
How it works
Leon 750 Tablet is an antibiotic that works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Leon 750 Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Leon 750 Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.