Tavanic Tablets 500mg

Tavanic Tablets 500mg, made by Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited, is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Its active ingredient is Levofloxacin 500mg, and it is used for pneumonia, chest infections, sinusitis, urinary tract infections, prostate infections, typhoid fever and skin infections. Pack size: 10 tablets.

Uses of Tavanic Tablets 500mg

Tavanic Tablets 500mg is used for bacterial infections such as community-acquired pneumonia, flare-ups of chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, urinary tract and kidney infections, chronic prostate infection, and skin and soft tissue infections. Doctors usually keep fluoroquinolones for infections where other antibiotics are not suitable.

How Tavanic Tablets 500mg works

Levofloxacin blocks enzymes called DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, which bacteria need to copy their DNA and multiply. Without them the bacteria die.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Tavanic Tablets 500mg include:

• Nausea or diarrhoea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Trouble sleeping
• Stomach pain

Stop taking it and contact your doctor at once if you get pain or swelling in a tendon (especially the heel), numbness or burning in the hands or feet, a fast or irregular heartbeat, mood changes, or signs of an allergic reaction.

Precautions and warnings

• It is not normally used in children, teenagers who are still growing, or during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, heart rhythm problems, myasthenia gravis, diabetes or a history of tendon problems, or if you are over 60 or take steroids.
• Keep a gap of a few hours between Tavanic Tablets 500mg and antacids, iron, zinc or calcium supplements, as they reduce its absorption.
• Avoid strong sunlight while taking it, as your skin may burn more easily.
• Finish the full course your doctor prescribes.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Tavanic Tablets 500mg online in Pakistan

Order Tavanic Tablets 500mg from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Levofloxacin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.