How Much Levofloxacin Must I Take For Severe Sore Throat And Chest Congestion?

Posted on Mon, 7 May 2018

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Question : How much levofloxacin must I take for a severe sore throat with phlegm and a slightly congested chest?
Last time I had those symptoms I was prescribed this same antibiotic by my doctor.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
750mg daily!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Daily dose of levofloxacin is 750mg. Usually taken for 5days for chest infections.

I wsih you well.

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