Does Levofloxacin Interact With Phillips Laxative?

Posted on Sat, 11 Mar 2017

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Sat, 11 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : Is there any problem with using Phillips laxative cap let's with levofloxacin?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No problem

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.

This is not harmful. However, Levoflixacin may cause loose stools so laxatives may not be necessary in this case.

Also,it would be good to take probiotics with antibiotic to prevent it's side effects.

Feel free to ask further.

Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee