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Patient Info
Patient Information
250 mg Tablets, 500 mg Tablets, and 750 mg Tablets This leaflet contains important information about LEVAQUIN ® (levofloxacin), and should be read completely before you begin treatment. Text Continues Below
This leaflet does not take the place of discussions with your doctor or health care professional about your medical condition or your treatment. This leaflet does not list all benefits and risks of LEVAQUIN ® . The medicine described here can be prescribed only by a licensed health care professional. If you have any questions about LEVAQUIN ® talk to your health care professional. Only your health care professional can determine if LEVAQUIN ® is right for you. What is LEVAQUIN ® ? LEVAQUIN ® is a quinolone antibiotic used to treat lung, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections caused by certain germs called bacteria. LEVAQUIN ® kills many of the types of bacteria that can infect the lungs, sinuses, skin, and urinary tract and has been shown in a large number of clinical trials to be safe and effective for the treatment of bacterial infections. Sometimes viruses rather than bacteria may infect the lungs and sinuses (for example the common cold). LEVAQUIN ® , like other antibiotics, does not kill viruses. You should contact your health care professional if you think that your condition is not improving while taking LEVAQUIN ® . LEVAQUIN ® Tablets are terra cotta pink for the 250 mg tablet, peach colored for the 500 mg tablet, or white for the 750 mg tablet. How and when should I take LEVAQUIN ® ? LEVAQUIN ® should be taken once a day for 3, 5, 7, 10, 14 or 28 days depending on your prescription. It should be swallowed and may be taken with or without food. Try to take the tablet at the same time each day and drink fluids liberally. You may begin to feel better quickly; however, in order to make sure that all bacteria are killed, you should complete the full course of medication. Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | Next >>
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