Lovolkem OZ 250 mg/500 mg Tablet
Manufactured By Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Composition Levofloxacin (250mg), Ornidazole (500mg)
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Description:
Pregnancy Interaction
- You shouldn't use Lovolkem OZ when pregnant unless you really have to.
- Levofloxacin may have an impact on the development of embryonic bone and cartilage, as indicated by animal research.
- The safety of ornidazole during pregnancy is not well established.
- Should only be used when the benefits outweigh the hazards and a doctor says so.
- Women who are pregnant should talk to a doctor before using.
Faq For Medicine
Q1.What is Lovolkem OZ used for?
It is used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, infections of the abdomen, and infections caused by both bacteria and protozoa.
Q2. Can it help with diarrhea caused by a virus?
No. It only works on bacteria and protozoa, not viruses.
Q3. Can I drive after I take it?
If you feel dizzy, tired, or weak, don't drive.
Q4. Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking this medicine?
NO. You should stay away from alcohol at all costs. It can induce very bad responses with Ornidazole.
Q5. When do the symptoms get better?
Usually within 1 to 3 days, but you have to finish the whole course.
Q6. Is this drug safe for kids?
Not usually suggested unless a pediatrician says so.
Expert Advice
- Stay away from alcohol completely during the course and for three days after you stop taking the drug.
- Stay out of direct sunshine (levofloxacin can make you sensitive to light).
- To avoid being dehydrated from diarrhea, drink a lot of water.
- Do not take calcium, iron, antacids, or multivitamins close to the dose since they make levofloxacin less effective.
- If you have tendon discomfort in your ankle or shoulder, stop taking the drug and talk to your doctor.
- Finish the whole course even if your symptoms get better quickly.
- Talk to your doctor before taking probiotics or curd to improve your gut health.
Side Effects
- Normal:
- Feeling sick
- Throwing up
- Pain in the stomach
- Diarrhea
- Pain in the head
- Dizziness
- Feeling full
- Not as Common:
- Taste of metal
- Mouth that is dry
- Tiredness
- Serious (Get help right away):
- Pain or tearing in a tendon
- Severe diarrhea with blood or mucus (may be a C. difficile infection)
- Allergic responses, include a rash, swelling, and trouble breathing
- Nerve problems (tingling, numbness)
- Heartbeats that aren't regular
- Seizures (not very often)
How It Works
- Levofloxacin (250 mg)
- Stops DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV from working, which kills bacteria.
- Works against a lot of Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms.
- Ornidazole (500 mg)
- Damages the DNA structure of protozoa and anaerobic bacteria, killing them.
- Works well to treat diseases including giardiasis, amoebiasis, anaerobic infections, and others.
- Combined action: It treats infections caused by both bacteria and protozoa, which are frequent in infections of the intestines, abdomen, urinary tract, and reproductive system.
Medicine Interaction
- Stay away from or be careful with:
- Booze
- Causes bad reactions with Ornidazole, include nausea, flushing, and vomiting.
- Mineral supplements and antacids
- Iron, zinc, magnesium, and calcium
- Space two hours before or after the dose.
- Medicines for the heart (QT prolongation)
- Amiodarone
- Sotalol
- Quinidine
- Medicines that fight diabetes
- Insulin
- Glimepiride
- May induce changes in blood sugar levels.
- Medicines that thin blood
- Warfarin
- May make bleeding more likely.
- NSAIDs (pain relievers)
- Ibuprofen and diclofenac
- Could make neurological side effects worse.
How to Use
- Take the suggested number of tablets once or twice a day.
- You can take it with or without food, although it's best to take it after eating to avoid gastrointestinal problems.
- Drink a glass of water and swallow it whole.
- Stay away from milk or dairy products close to the dosing time.
- Even if you feel better, finish the whole course.
- If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's close to the next dose, skip it.
- Don't take two doses.
Uses / indications
- Lovolkem OZ 250 mg/500 mg Tablet is used to treat:
- Infections of the stomach and intestines
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Amoebiasis
- Giardiasis
- Infections that cause inflammation in the intestines
- Bacterial food poisoning
- Infections of the genitourinary system
- Infections in the vagina (bacterial/protozoal)
- Infections in the pelvis
- Mixed urinary tract infections
- Other Infections
- Infections that don't need oxygen
- Infections in the mouth
- Infections after surgery
- Infections affecting the skin and soft tissues