Tavacin tablets are a powerful, broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. These tablets contain the active ingredient levofloxacin, which is available in 500 mg and 750 mg strengths. This medication is characterized by its ability to reach high concentrations in various tissues and body fluids, making it effective against many common and uncommon types of bacteria. This medication is used in cases where a strong and effective antibiotic is required and must be dispensed and used with a prescription and under the supervision of a physician.
What are the ingredients in Tavacin?
Tavacin tablets contain the following active ingredient:
Levofloxacin: 500 mg and 750 mg strengths.
In addition to this active ingredient, the tablets contain inactive ingredients.
Indications for Use
Tavacin tablets are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including:
Respiratory tract infections: such as community-acquired pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, and acute bacterial sinusitis.
Urinary tract infections: including complicated and uncomplicated kidney and urinary tract infections.
Skin and soft tissue infections: complicated and uncomplicated.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis.
Certain types of intra-abdominal infections.
Post-exposure anthrax.
Treatment aims to eliminate the bacteria causing the infection, relieve associated symptoms, and prevent complications.
What is the dosage of Tavacin?
Tavacin tablets should be taken as directed by a specialist physician. The dosage and duration of treatment depend largely on the type and severity of the infection, the patient's age, and kidney function.
Usual adult dosage: Typically, 500 mg once daily for 7 to 14 days, or 750 mg once daily for 5 days for some more severe infections. The tablet should be swallowed whole with a glass of water and can be taken with or without food.
It is very important to complete the entire course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms improve, to ensure complete eradication of the bacteria and prevent the development of resistance.
This medication should be taken at least two hours before or after taking antacids or supplements containing magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc.
What are the side effects of Tavacin?
Tavacin tablets may cause some side effects, some of which are common and others can be serious:
Common side effects:
Nausea, diarrhea, constipation.
Headache, dizziness.
Insomnia.
Stop using the medication and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any severe, persistent, or unusual side effects, especially tendon pain, numbness, tingling, or any changes in mood or behavior.