TabletSumvox LB 500mg Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections Sumvox LB 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine prescribed to treat various infections caused by bacteria. These include diarrhea, sinus infections (sinusitis), chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, skin infec…
About this Medicine
Sumvox LB 500mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of microorganisms and killing the existing ones that cause the infection. 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.
How it Works
Sumvox LB 500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levofloxacin and Lactobacillus.\tLevofloxacin 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.
Key Facts
Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES
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