Leon 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Leon 500 Tablet Information

Leon 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Leon 500 Tablet have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Leon 500 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Leon 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Leon 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Leon 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Leon 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Leon 500 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Leon 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Leon 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Leon 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Leon Benefits & Uses
Leon Dosage & How to Take
Leon Side Effects
Leon Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Leon with Other Drugs
Leon Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Leon
Leon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Leon 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Leon 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Leon 500 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Leon 500 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Leon 500 Tablet is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
पेट दर्द
Confusion
Headache

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Insomnia
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Urticaria
Rash

Leon 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Leon 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Leon. It is best to stop taking Leon immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Leon 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Leon may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Leon 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Leon may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Leon 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Leon is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Leon 500 Tablet on the Heart?

You can take Leon without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Leon 500 Tablet with Other Drugs

Leon 500 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Leon 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leon 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Leon 500 Tablet

Is this Leon 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Leon 500 Tablet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Leon 500 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Leon 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Leon 500 Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Leon 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Leon 500 Tablet

Leon 500 Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Leon 500 Tablet

Drinking alcohol while taking Leon 500 Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Leon 500 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Leon on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Discontinuing Leon on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Leon with metformin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Take Leon if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Leon treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes Leon is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Leon cause stomach upset?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Leon with paracetamol?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Leon can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.