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Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:49 PM IST
ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET is used to treat variety of bacterial infections, most importantly acute pneumonia (lung infection), bronchitis (Inflammation of lung passages), skin infections, as well as urinary tract infections. It stops the process of multiplication of bacteria and hence kills bacteria. It may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation, trouble sleeping, and allergy. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

LEVOFLOXACIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Overseas Health Care Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET

ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET is an antibiotic that belongs to the third generation of fluoroquinolones. It is a highly effective antibiotic that works against a variety of bacteria. ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET is used in a variety of bacterial infections, most importantly acute pneumonia (Lung infection), bronchitis (Inflammation of lung passages), skin infections, as well as urinary tract infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. 

Bacteria that are dangerous can make you sick and replicate in your body quickly. Harmful bacteria create chemicals known as toxins that can harm the tissue and cause you sick. ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET sticks to enzymes (Topoisomerase IV & DNA gyrase) responsible for the division of bacteria & stop the process of multiplication of bacteria & hence kills bacteria.

The dose of ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation, trouble sleeping, and allergy. These side effects do not require immediate attention and resolve eventually.  Nevertheless, if the side effects are persistent, contact your doctor.

Before starting ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. And also, if prescribed by your doctor ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET

Treatment of Bacterial infections like Pneumonia (Fluid buildup in lungs), Chronic bronchitis (swelling of airways and lung passages), Prostatitis (swelling of prostrate gland), Acute Pyelonephritis (Kidney inflammation), Urinary tract infection, Plague (Communicable bacterial infection), Reduces progression of anthrax infection, Endocarditis, Meningitis, and Pelvic inflammatory disease.

Medicinal Benefits

ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections resulting in pneumonia (Fluid build up in the lungs), urinary tract infection,  bladder infection, prostate gland infection as well as skin infections. ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET inhibits the growth of bacteria that are then destroyed by the immune cells of our body. ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET also kills bacteria by disrupting their inner cellular contents thus fights infection, with lesser chances of causing bacterial resistance to it as compared to other antibiotics.

Side Effects of ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Indigestion
  • Trouble sleeping

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to any fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as delafloxacin, gemifloxacin, ofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. Taking ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS/ANTIMICROBIALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevofloxacinSotalol
Critical
LevofloxacinAmiodarone
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Dairy products such as milk and yogurt must be avoided for at least 2 hours before and after taking the medicine.

  • Maintaining good hygiene is essential.

  • Have more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.

  • After taking the full course of levofloxacin, probiotics should be taken in order to recover healthy bacteria that could have been destroyed in the intestines. The risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea by antibiotic treatment can be minimized by taking probiotics.

Habit Forming

No

How ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET Works

ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET sticks to enzymes (Topoisomerase IV & DNA gyrase) responsible for the division of bacteria & stop the process of multiplication of bacteria & hence kills bacteria.

What if I have taken an overdose of ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of ULTRAMYCIN 500MG TABLET as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

335 KM. MILESTONE, NATIONAL HIGHWAY NO.1, P.O.BOX 25, PHILLAUR , (PUNJAB) INDIA-144 410
Other Info - ULT0080

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