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Levofloxacin

NAFDAC Reg. No. B4-7846 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Levofloxacin
NAFDAC number
B4-7846
Active ingredient
Levofloxacin (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate)
Strength
500 mg
Form
Tablet
Pack size
1 x 10's (in AIu-AIu blister)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Derm Pharmaceuticals Limited
Approved
22 Nov 2024
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
21 Nov 2029
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Levofloxacin is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (B4-7846). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Levofloxacin is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for levofloxacin (levofloxacin hemihydrate), the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: SECTION WARNING: SERIOUS ADVERSE REACTIONS INCLUDING TENDINITIS, TENDON RUPTURE, PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS AND EXACERBATION OF MYASTHENIA GRAVIS • Fluoroquinolones, including levofloxacin, have been associated with disabling and potentially irreversible serious adverse reactions that have occurred together [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )], including: o Tendinitis and tendon rupture [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] o Peripheral neuropathy [see Warnings and …
What it is used for

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated in adults (18 years of age and older) with infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria and in pediatric patients where indicated (1, 12.4). • Pneumonia: Nosocomial (1.1) and Community Acquired (1.2, 1.3) • Skin and Skin Structure Infections (SSSI): Complicated (1.4) and Uncomplicated (1.5) • Chronic bacterial prostatitis (1.6) • Inhalational Anthrax, Post-Exposure in adult and pediatric patients (1.7) • Plague in adult and pediatric patients (1.8) • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Complicated (1.9, 1.10) and Uncomplicated (1.12) • Acute Pyelonephritis (1.11) • Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (1.13) • Acute …

Possible side effects

The most common reactions (≥3%) were nausea, headache, diarrhea, insomnia, constipation and dizziness ( 6.2 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hetero Labs Limited at 1-866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Serious and Otherwise Important Adverse Reactions The following serious and otherwise important adverse drug reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling: • Disabling and Potentially Irreversible Serious Adverse Reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] • Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)] • Peripheral Neuropathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] • Central Nervous System Effect …

Do not use if

Levofloxacin tablets are contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to levofloxacin, or other quinolone antibacterials [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. Known hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones ( 4 , 5.7 )

Warnings

Anaphylactic reactions and allergic skin reactions, serious, occasionally fatal, may occur after first dose ( 4 , 5.7 ) Hematologic (including agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia), and renal toxicities may occur after multiple doses ( 5.6 ) Hepatotoxicity: Severe, and sometimes fatal, hepatoxicity has been reported. Discontinue immediately if signs and symptoms of hepatitis occur ( 5.8 ) Clostridium difficile -associated colitis: evaluate if diarrhea occurs ( 5.10 ) Prolongation of the QT interval and isolated cases of torsade de pointes have been reported. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C. Levofloxacin was not teratogenic in rats at doses as high as 810 mg/kg/day which corresponds to 9.4 times the highest recommended oral human dose based upon relative body surface area. The oral dose of 810 mg/kg/day to rats caused decreased fetal body weight and increased fetal mortality. …

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Levofloxacin

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About Levofloxacin

What is in Levofloxacin?

Levofloxacin contains Levofloxacin (Levofloxacin Hemihydrate) (500 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Levofloxacin registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Levofloxacin is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-7846, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Levofloxacin been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Levofloxacin in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Levofloxacin is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number B4-7846, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Levofloxacin used for?

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated in adults (18 years of age and older) with infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria and in pediatric patients where indicated (1, 12.4). • Pneumonia: Nosocomial (1.1) and Community Acquired (1.2, 1.3) • Skin and Skin Structure Infections (SSSI): Complicated (1.4) and Uncomplicated (1.5) • Chronic bacterial prostatitis (1.6) • I (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for levofloxacin (levofloxacin hemihydrate). Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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