Levorin (Levorinum) description of the drug: instructions for use, price, contraindications, release form, indication for use, analogues, reviews

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Active ingredients

Levorin

Disease class

Changes in skin structure
Carriage of the causative agent of another infectious disease
Candidal stomatitis
Candidiasis of the skin and nails
Candidiasis of the vulva and vagina (N77.1*)
Candidiasis of other localizations
Cystitis
Urethritis and urethral syndrome
Vaginitis, vulvitis and vulvovaginitis in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

Clinical and pharmacological group

Antifungal antibiotics

Pharmacological action

Antifungal
Fungicidal

Pharmacological group

Antifungal agents

Instructions for use

Each package contains a small receipt - instructions for use, necessary for safe, and most importantly, effective use. It contains information about the indications, method of administration, possibility of use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, drug interactions with this medicine, possibility of taking the medicine for kidney/liver disorders, side effects, contraindications, pharmacology, overdose, etc.

Pharmacology

This drug contains double bonds in large quantities. They are characterized by a high level of tropism for the formation of fungal membranes. The maximum activity of the drug is observed against bacteria such as Candida aldicans and a number of protozoa, for example, Trichomonas.

If the drug enters the human body, it is practically not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is excreted through the intestines.

Indications

Gastroenterologists very often prescribe the drug Levorin for the treatment of candidiasis of the gastrointestinal tract (only the oral form of the drug is used). In addition, the drug Levorin can be prescribed for the treatment of cystitis, vulvovaginitis, urethritis (the drug is used only for topical use).

Levorin can be prescribed for the treatment of paronychia, lesions of skin folds, as well as erosion between the fingers (used for external use).

Mode of application

Dosage adjustment may be required for elderly patients. The tablets should be taken orally. For candidiasis of the gastrointestinal tract, adults should take 500 thousand units of the drug. The number of receptions is divided into 2-4 times. Treatment should be continued for 10 days. If the doctor considers it necessary, therapy can be increased to 12 days.

It is not recommended to take the medicine yourself.

For small children, the dosage is calculated based on the child’s age:

For small children under 2 years of age, the recommended dosage is 25 thousand units/kg;
If the child is from 2 to 6 years old, then the drug is prescribed at a dosage of 25 thousand units/kg per day;
If the child is over 6 years old, then the drug is prescribed at a dosage of 200 thousand units per day.

The duration of therapy for children is usually a week. If required, treatment is repeated after a week (a general blood test is required). If taking the drug is accompanied by vomiting, the drug should be taken after meals.

Release form

For gastrointestinal diseases, you should take Levorin only in tablet form. The product contains levorin 500 thousand units.

Drug interactions

Before starting treatment, doctors still recommend warning your doctor about taking any medications. No data on the drug combination was provided.

LEVORIN has a detailed annotation in each package indicating all its properties and use.

Levorin

Inside. For gastrointestinal candidiasis and intestinal candidiasis, adults are prescribed 500 thousand units 2-4 times a day for 10-12 days. Children under 2 years old - 25-30 thousand units/kg/day, 2-6 years old - 20-25 thousand units/kg/day, over 6 years old - 200-250 thousand units 2-4 times a day day.

In the form of a suspension, it is prescribed at the rate of: 5 ml of suspension contains 100 thousand units, 3 drops - 2 thousand units (cooled boiled water is added to the contents of the bottle with powder for the suspension to the mark, the mixture is mixed, and shaken before use). For children. A suspension is prepared from the granules using a measuring spoon, which is filled to the bottom line (contains 1 g - 125 thousand units of the drug). To obtain a suspension for children under 1 year old, add 1 g of granules to 5 teaspoons of chilled boiled water, mix until a homogeneous suspension is obtained and give 25 thousand units/kg (1 teaspoon) 3 times a day. Children from 1 year to 2 years - 125 thousand units/kg (add 1 g of granules to 1 teaspoon of water), from 2 to 6 years - 250 thousand units/kg (2 g of granules), from 6 years and older — 375 thousand units/kg (3 g granules) 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 7-14 days, if necessary repeated after 5-7 days (under the control of a blood test). In case of nausea or vomiting, the drug is taken after meals.

For prostate hypertrophy, in the first 2 weeks, 500 thousand units are prescribed 3 times a day, then 500 thousand units 4 times a day. The course of treatment is 3 months. After 10-15 days, the course of treatment is repeated.

Locally. In the form of buccal tablets, which dissolve in the mouth within 10-15 minutes, 500 thousand units are prescribed 2-4 times a day; children 3-10 years old - 125 thousand units 3-4 times a day, 10-15 years old - 250 thousand units 2-4 times a day. The course of treatment is 7-14 days; if necessary, repeat after 5-7 days (under the control of a blood test).

In the form of an aqueous suspension (powder for preparing a solution for topical use) in a dilution of 1:500, it is prescribed for rinsing the mouth 2-3 times a day for 15-20 days. The suspension should not enter the respiratory system. In the form of the same suspension, the drug is used for wetting tampons in the treatment of diseases of the mucous membranes of the genital organs in women; the course of treatment is 15-20 days.

Vaginal tablets are inserted into the vagina after douching with a 0.5-1% sodium bicarbonate solution and drying with a cotton-gauze swab. The tablets are first moistened with distilled or boiled water and 250-500 thousand units are administered 2 times a day into the area of the posterior fornix. The course of treatment is 14 days. If necessary, a repeat course is given after 2-3 weeks (during the period between menstruation).

The ointment is applied to the affected areas 1-2 times a day for 10-15 days.

Side effects

The patient’s body can give a response, which is usually expressed in diseases and conditions such as:

Vomiting, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, as well as pain in the abdomen, loss of appetite;
Hives, itching, redness of the skin, swelling of the face.

Overdose

In the event of an overdose, a person experiences symptoms such as:

Head pain, dizziness;
Diarrhea, vomiting, constipation;
Decreased appetite;
Fever, chills, heat;
Severe itching, redness of the skin;
Irritation.

If you have signs of an overdose, you need to stop taking the drug. Next, the patient is advised to go to the hospital to receive medical care.

Contraindications

A drug belonging to the group of polyenes.

It is not recommended to take this medicine if you have such concomitant diseases and conditions as:

Severe form of liver or kidney failure;
Pancreatitis;
Stomach ulcer;
Acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
Duodenal ulcer.

Caution: Levorin can be prescribed for mild to moderate renal or liver failure. In addition, the medicine is carefully prescribed for the treatment of young patients under 2 years of age.

Pregnancy period

If it is impossible to stop the drug, then taking it is allowed, however, the girl must always be under the supervision of a doctor, i.e. stay in hospital. Only such a measure will allow monitoring the negative impact on the fetus.

During breastfeeding you should refrain from taking the medicine. If it is not possible to replace the drug Levorin with a safe analogue, then taking the drug is allowed, however, before starting treatment, the issue of stopping breastfeeding must be decided.

Levorin oral tablets

Instructions for medical use of the drug

Description of pharmacological action

Active against yeast-like fungi (in particular, the genus Candida) and some protozoa (Trichomonas vaginalis). Does not have cumulative properties (the ability to accumulate in the body). Low toxic.

Indications for use

Diseases caused by the yeast-like fungus Candida: candidiasis of the gastrointestinal tract, lesions of the skin, mucous membranes, female genital organs, trichomoniasis of the genital organs; for prophylactic purposes in case of candidiasis (the presence of parasitic fungi in the body without the development of the disease).

Release form

tablets 500 thousand units; polymer jar (jar) 25 cardboard pack 1; tablets 500 thousand units; contour packaging 10 cardboard pack 2;

Pharmacokinetics

After oral administration, it is practically not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is excreted in feces.

Use during pregnancy

Use with caution during lactation.

Contraindications for use

Hypersensitivity; for oral administration - liver and/or renal failure, acute gastrointestinal diseases of non-fungal etiology, pancreatitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, pregnancy.

Side effects

When taken orally: loss of appetite, dyspeptic symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain), headache, allergic reactions (itching), dermatitis. Local irritant effect.

Directions for use and doses

Precautions for use

Severe side effects require discontinuation of treatment. In case of nausea or vomiting, the drug is taken after meals. The functional state of the liver should be monitored.

Special instructions for use

Use with caution in children under 2 years of age. With prostate hypertrophy, levorin reduces dysuric phenomena, and in some cases, the size of the adenoma. It is believed that it is possible to use levorin as part of complex therapy for prostate hypertrophy.

Storage conditions

List B.: In a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 5 °C.

Best before date

24 months

ATX classification:

D Dermatotropic drugs

D01 Antifungal drugs for the treatment of skin diseases

D01A Antifungal drugs for external use

D01AE Other antifungal preparations for external use

special instructions

In this section you can find useful information.

Driving

The medicine may affect the driver while driving.

Pregnancy

During pregnancy, you should refrain from using this drug. During pregnancy, it is highly undesirable to take Levolin. This is due to the fact that the active substance can have a detrimental effect on the fetus.

It is also not recommended to take this drug while breastfeeding.

Admission in childhood

This drug can be taken from 2 years of age.

Use for kidney problems

Taking the drug is contraindicated if kidney function is damaged.

Use for liver dysfunction

Taking the medication is contraindicated if the liver function is impaired.

Release from pharmacy

Only by prescription from a doctor.

Medicine and alcohol

Taking medication and alcohol are two incompatible things.

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Storage

The drug Levorin must be placed in a room where the temperature is from 0 to 5 degrees. In addition, this room should be dark and dry. The room should also be cool (the drug is usually stored in the refrigerator).

If these conditions are met, Levorin can be taken for two years. After the expiration date, further use of the medicine is strictly prohibited. The medicinal product must be disposed of by placing it in the trash.

Price

To clarify the price, you need to contact a specific pharmacy or online store. The instructions provide an approximate cost.

In Russia and Ukraine the price will differ significantly. This is due to the exchange rate and currency.

Russia

For the drug Levorin you will have to pay up to 129 rubles.

Ukraine

The medicine Levorin costs on average 59 hryvnia.

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Reviews

Reviews about this medicine are usually positive. This is due to the high effectiveness of the product. In addition, among the positive reviews, people note the convenient method of administration. The drug also has a low cost, which does not put a strain on citizens’ pockets. On the forums you can find reviews not only from patients, but also from specialists who are aware of the peculiarities of taking the medicine.

Doctors note that in 90% of cases the drug has the expected effect. You can also find neutral reviews from specialists on the Internet. Doctors note the lack of effect due to improper use of the drug. The drug Levorin has a number of negative aspects, among which it is noted that the drug is quite difficult to get at the pharmacy, as well as the presence of a large number of contraindications.

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