Alevo 500

Tablet · Alkem Labs
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Alevo 500 is a tablet made by Alkem Labs that contains Levofloxacin 500 mg. Levofloxacin is a antibiotic (fluoroquinolone): treats pneumonia, sinus and urine infections.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Levofloxacin500 mg

What it is used for

Treats pneumonia, sinus and urine infections.

How it works

A fluoroquinolone antibiotic for pneumonia, sinusitis, urinary and prostate infections.

How to take it

Usually 250 to 750 mg once a day. Drink plenty of fluids. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise.

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • Trouble sleeping

Get medical help straight away if

  • Tendon pain or swelling, especially the heel (stop and rest)
  • Tingling, numbness or burning in the hands or feet
  • Mood changes or confusion
  • Severe diarrhoea
  • Palpitations

Be careful

Can rarely damage tendons and nerves; avoid antacids at the same time.

Other medicines and interactions

Antacids, iron, zinc, calcium and milk taken at the same time block absorption; separate by at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after. Raises tendon risk with steroids. Can affect warfarin, diabetes medicines (blood sugar swings) and heart rhythm medicines.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Usually avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding unless no other antibiotic will work.

Same composition, other brands (13)

Glevo 500Levoflox 500Superquin 500Levoquin 500Lquin 500Levotas 500Fynal 500Leon 500Loxof 500Levoday 500Levomac 500L Cin 500Levobact-500

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Glevo 750

Common questions

What is Alevo 500?

Alevo 500 is a tablet by Alkem Labs containing Levofloxacin 500 mg.

What is Alevo 500 used for?

Treats pneumonia, sinus and urine infections.

How should I take Alevo 500?

Usually 250 to 750 mg once a day. Drink plenty of fluids. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Alevo 500?

Common side effects include: Nausea, diarrhoea, headache, trouble sleeping. Get medical help straight away for: Tendon pain or swelling, especially the heel (stop and rest), tingling, numbness or burning in the hands or feet, mood changes or confusion, severe diarrhoea, palpitations.

Does Alevo 500 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Alevo 500 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Usually avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding unless no other antibiotic will work.

What are the substitutes for Alevo 500?

Brands with the same composition: Glevo 500, Levoflox 500, Superquin 500, Levoquin 500, Lquin 500, Levotas 500, Fynal 500, Leon 500, Loxof 500, Levoday 500, Levomac 500, L Cin 500. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.