LCin 500 contains the active ingredient levofloxacin. Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infection in your body.
LCin 500 can be used in adults including elderly to treat infections of the:
Sinuses
Lungs, in people with long-term breathing problems or pneumonia
Urinary tract, including your bladder or kidneys.
Skin and underneath the skin, including muscles. This is sometimes called ‘soft tissue’.
Prostate gland, where you have a long-lasting infection.
In some special situations, L-Cin 500 may be used to lessen the chances of getting a pulmonary disease named anthrax or worsening of the disease after you are exposed to the bacteria causing anthrax.