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Levofloxacin solution for infusion is administered by slow intravenous infusion once or twice daily. The dosage depends on the type and severity of the infection and the sensitivity of the causative pathogen. The duration of treatment varies according to the severity of the disease. Adult:

  • Community-acquired pneumonia: 500 mg once or twice daily,
  • Complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis): 250 mg once daily,
  • Chronic bacterial prostatitis: 500 mg once daily,
  • Skin and soft tissue infections: 500 mg twice daily
  • Enteric fever: 500 mg once daily.

Children:

Levofloxacin can be used in children aged as low as 6 months. The usual dose for children in community acquired pneumonia is: 

  • Children aged 6 months to less than 5 years: 10 mg/kg b.i.d. (up to 500 mg per day) for 10 days,
  • Children aged 5 years to 16 years: 10 mg/kg q.d. (up to 500 mg per day) for 10 days.

The usual dose for children in recurrent or persistent Acute Otitis Media is: 

  • Children aged 6 months to less than 5 years: 10 mg/kg per day (maximum dose: 500 mg/day) given twice daily for 10 days.

Paediatric Use: Levofloxacin is not recommended for children less than 6 (six) months of age.

Administration of Levofloxacin (solution for infusion) should be continued for a minimum of 48 to 72 hours after the patient has become febrile or evidence of bacterial eradication has been obtained. Levofloxacin solution for infusion is only intended for slow intravenous infusion; it is administered once or twice daily. The infusion time must be at least 30 minutes for 250 mg or 60 minutes for 500 mg Levofloxacin solution for infusion. It is possible to switch from an initial intravenous application to the oral route at the same dosage after a few days.

 

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