Levolday DPS 0.5% Eye Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Intra Life
Active Ingredient	Levofloxacin (0.5% w/v)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OPHTHAL
Action Class	Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
User Rating	5.0
User Reviews	493

FAQ

Can I stop taking Levolday DPS 0.5% when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Levolday DPS 0.5% and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. If you stop using Levolday DPS 0.5% too early, the symptoms may return or worsen. Continue taking Levolday DPS 0.5% in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

What if you forget to take Levolday DPS Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Levolday DPS 0.5%, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Levolday DPS 0.5% Eye Drop Reviews

Levolday DPS 0.5% is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of infection by stopping the further growth of causative microorganisms.

Levolday DPS 0.5% is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

It may cause eye irritation and burning sensation in the eyes immediately following application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. Do not wear contact lenses while using it.

How Levolday DPS 0.5% Eye Drop Works

Levolday DPS 0.5% is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.

How to Use Levolday DPS 0.5% Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Benefits of Levolday DPS 0.5% Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Levolday DPS 0.5% is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues in adults and children. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
In Bacterial eye infections: Levolday DPS 0.5% is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Uses of Levolday DPS 0.5% Eye Drop

Bacterial eye infections
Treatment of Bacterial infections

Levolday DPS 0.5% Eye Drop Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Levolday DPS 0.5% is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Levolday DPS 0.5% may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Levolday DPS 0.5% 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.

Quick Tips

Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
You have been prescribed Levolday DPS 0.5% for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.

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