Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet contains Levofloxacin and Ornidazole. It treats infections of bacteria and parasites. Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA. It is also used to treat anthrax (a rare but serious bacterial illness) and certain types of plague. Ornidazole is an anti-amoebic, antiprotozoal and antibacterial medicine. It kills harmful protozoa and certain anaerobic bacteria by damaging their DNA and interfering with the protein formation process. It treats amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery), giardiasis (infection of the small intestine) and trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite). Collectively, Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet treats various bacterial and parasitic infections, such as diarrhoea, dysentery, pneumonia, bronchitis, intestinal, vaginal, urinary tract infections and genital infections. Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet does not work for viral infections like common cold and flu.

FAQs

How does Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet work?

Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet contains Levofloxacin and Ornidazole. These drugs are antibiotics that kill and prevent the microbial growth that causes diarrhoea, dysentery and other parasitic and bacterial infections.

In which conditions should I stay cautious while using Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet?

Please let your doctor know if you have a history of allergic reactions to medicines, liver or kidney diseases, diabetes, joint or tendon problems (tendonitis, bursitis), mood disorders (depression), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), blood dyscrasia (decreased peripheral blood cell counts), peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), fits, aneurysm (weakening of an artery), blockage of the aorta or other blood vessels, high blood pressure and connective tissue disorders like Marfan syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Can I use Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet if I am diabetic?

Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet consists of Levofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic that may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels) or hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar levels). It is advised to consult your doctor before using Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.

Can I stop using Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

Do not stop using Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet even if you feel better until the doctor's advised course is finished. Your symptoms may improve, but the infection may not be cured completely.

I am undergoing vaccination for typhoid this week, can I use Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet?

Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet contains a quinolone antibiotic, Levofloxacin that can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Can I take other medications with Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet?

Antacids and multivitamins with minerals can decrease the efficacy of Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet. Hence, it is recommended to take Hoxalev OZ 250mg/500mg Tablet 2 to 4 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after taking magnesium/aluminium antacids, sucralfate, zinc or iron preparations, and multivitamins with minerals.