{"product_id":"fish-levo-levofloxacin","title":"Fish Levo - Levofloxacin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynthetic broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone — a next-generation alternative when ciprofloxacin has not resolved resistant bacterial infections in ornamental fish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Levofloxacin? Levofloxacin is a third-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic — a more advanced and targeted version of the fluoroquinolone class than ciprofloxacin. It provides enhanced gram-positive coverage while maintaining the strong gram-negative activity of the fluoroquinolone class. It is the ideal choice when ciprofloxacin or other broad-spectrum antibiotics have not fully resolved an infection, or when a particularly stubborn or resistant bacterial strain is suspected. Also known in human medicine as Levaquin, it is one of the most potent fluoroquinolones available without a prescription for ornamental fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevofloxacin is a synthetic, broad-spectrum third-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial microorganisms. It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV — two enzymes essential for bacterial DNA replication — making it highly effective against bacteria that have developed resistance to earlier-generation antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tablet contains USP-grade Levofloxacin 500mg in a 30-tablet count. As a third-generation fluoroquinolone, levofloxacin provides broader and more potent coverage than ciprofloxacin, particularly against gram-positive and atypical organisms that ciprofloxacin may not fully address. It is the antibiotic of choice when first- or second-line treatments have failed and a highly resistant infection is suspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso commonly searched as: fish levofloxacin, levofloxacin for fish, levaquin fish antibiotic, aquarium fluoroquinolone, resistant fish bacterial infection treatment, fish antibiotic when cipro fails.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCommonly Treats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant bacterial infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGram-negative \u0026amp; gram-positive infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacterial hemorrhagic septicemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent columnaris (mouth rot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic fin rot \u0026amp; tail rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGill disease \u0026amp; respiratory distress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep-tissue \u0026amp; internal infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfections unresponsive to ciprofloxacin or other antibiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine your dose: Use one 500mg tablet per 20 gallons of aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve the tablet in a small amount of aquarium water before adding to the tank. Stir until fully dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd directly to your aquarium, pond, or hospital\/quarantine tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat every 24 hours for 5–7 days. Do not exceed 7 days of continuous treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform a 25% water change each day before re-dosing to maintain water quality and reduce antibiotic buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 215.532px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLevofloxacin USP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAvailable Strengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e500mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAvailable Counts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e30 Tablets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTablet (dissolve before use)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAntibiotic Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSynthetic Third-Generation Fluoroquinolone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eBroad-spectrum (gram-negative \u0026amp; gram-positive, enhanced gram-positive coverage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTank Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; saltwater ornamental fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePrescription Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eUSP Pharmaceutical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.3944%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eExpiration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 53.2446%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTypically 1–3 years from manufacture date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warning-title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warning-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eImportant Warnings \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"warning-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor ornamental fish use only. Not intended for use in fish raised for human consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for human consumption. Do not ingest. This product is sold for aquarium fish treatment only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed 7 days of continuous treatment. As a potent third-generation fluoroquinolone, levofloxacin carries a shorter maximum treatment window than most other aquarium antibiotics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove activated carbon from your filter before treatment — carbon will absorb the medication and render treatment ineffective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReserve for resistant infections. Levofloxacin is one of the most potent aquarium antibiotics available. It is best used when first- and second-line treatments have failed, to help preserve its effectiveness over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLabel \u0026amp; Usage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease read and follow all label directions before use. Product descriptions and usage instructions shown here are taken directly from the manufacturer’s product label and information provided by Montana Aquarium Supply. These statements do not represent the views or recommendations of Pittsboro Pet Supply or Pittsboro Feed. Made in the USA. 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