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What Causes Inflammation Around The Penis While On Levofloxacin?

Hi, I was had recently developed a mild chest infection due to seasonal cold, doctor put me on Levofloxacin. 500mg twice a day. My infection is fine now, but strangely skin around head of the penis is all red and watery with a mild discharge. This has been second time i faced the same issue after consumption of Levofloxacin. What is the reason and what to use to cure the skin.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I am pretty sure that the inflammation around the head of your penis is not due to Levofloxacin.
Please maintain good local hygiene and visit your nearby primary care physician who will physically examine and will prescribe an appropriate antibiotic, if necessary.

I hope it helps. Please feel free to ask more questions.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma
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What Causes Inflammation Around The Penis While On Levofloxacin?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I am pretty sure that the inflammation around the head of your penis is not due to Levofloxacin. Please maintain good local hygiene and visit your nearby primary care physician who will physically examine and will prescribe an appropriate antibiotic, if necessary. I hope it helps. Please feel free to ask more questions. Regards, Dr. Prabhash Verma