Sumvox LB 500mg Tablet

Short Description

Sumvox LB 500mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Sumvox LB 500mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. You may have a headache, dizziness, nausea, and bloating as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine. This medicine is not normally recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless it is clearly needed. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.

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. Sumvox LB 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

This medicine is not normally recommended during breastfeeding unless it is clearly needed.

Pregnancy Warning

This medicine is not normally recommended during pregnancy unless it is clearly needed.

Sumvox LB 500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levofloxacin and Lactobacillus. Levofloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria that cause infections by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing. This treats your infection but may upset your digestive system by killing healthy gut bacteria as well. Lactobacillus is added to restore the balance of healthy bacteria.

Sumvox LB 500mg Tablet should be taken with or without food but at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Sumvox LB 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to overcome medicine side effects.