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Levesam 500 mg Tablet
Levetiracetam 500 mg (film-coated tablet)
Levesam 500 mg Tablet is used for treatment of epilepsy/seizure disorders: partial-onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (as monotherapy or adjunct therapy as prescribed).
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated August 2026
₹204₹13.63 per tablet
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Key details
Salt: Levetiracetam 500 mg (film-coated tablet)
Available variants: tablet 500 mg 15`S
Best price: ₹204 (₹13.63 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
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Composition of Levesam 500 mg Tablet
Levesam 500 mg Tablet contains Levetiracetam 500 mg (film-coated tablet). It belongs to the Anticonvulsant (SV2A ligand) class of medicines.
Uses of Levesam 500 mg Tablet
- Treatment of epilepsy/seizure disorders: partial-onset seizures
- myoclonic seizures
- and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (as monotherapy or adjunct therapy as prescribed).
Key benefits
- Helps control seizures
- Reduces seizure frequency and severity
- Used in partial and generalized seizures
- Can be used as add-on or monotherapy
- Convenient twice-daily dosing
How Levesam 500 mg Tablet works
Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic medicine that binds to synaptic vesicle protein SV2A in the brain. This helps regulate neurotransmitter release and stabilizes abnormal electrical activity, reducing seizure frequency.
How to take Levesam 500 mg Tablet
Take by mouth exactly as prescribed, usually twice daily, with or without food. Swallow tablet whole with water; do not crush/chew unless advised. Take at the same times daily; do not stop suddenly—taper only under medical supervision.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take the missed dose of Levesam as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
If you take too much
Taking more Levesam than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.
Side effects of Levesam 500 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Levesam are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Sleepiness (somnolence)
- dizziness
- fatigue
- headache
- irritability
- nausea
- weakness
- loss of appetite
Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Levesam 500 mg Tablet
| Pregnancy | Use with caution / Consult doctor |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | Avoid |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
May cause drowsiness/dizziness—avoid driving/operating machinery until you know the effect. Do not stop abruptly (risk of increased seizures). Monitor for mood/behavior changes, depression, aggression or suicidal thoughts—seek medical help if present. Use with caution in kidney disease (dose adjustment may be needed); elderly may be more sensitive. Rare severe allergic reactions and skin reactions can occur. Inform doctor if pregnant/planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Interactions with other medicines
Other CNS depressants (alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids) may increase drowsiness; methotrexate (may reduce clearance/increase levels); probenecid (may increase metabolite levels).
How to store Levesam 500 mg Tablet
Store at room temperature (below 25°C), in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Therapeutic class:
- Antiepileptic
- Drug class:
- Anticonvulsant (SV2A ligand)
Substitutes for Levesam 500 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Levetiracetam 500 mg (film-coated tablet)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Levesam 500 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levigress 250 mg TabletLARENON | tablet · 10`S | ₹66 | 68% cheaper |
| Epifast 500 TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 10`S | ₹110 | 46% cheaper |
| Oracitam-500 mg TabletLA LIFE SCIENCES | tablet · 10`S | ₹136 | 34% cheaper |
| Levilex 500 TabletMSN LABORATORIES | tablet · 10`S | ₹139 | 32% cheaper |
| Levipil XR 500 mg TabletSUN PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹139 | 32% cheaper |
| Epimute 500 TabletPROPEL HEALTH CARE | tablet · 10`S | ₹139 | 32% cheaper |
| Levialfa 500 TabletALNICHE LIFE SCIENCES | tablet · 10`S | ₹139 | 32% cheaper |
| Levemex OD 500ICON PHARMA | 10`S | ₹205 | same price |
| Levipil 500 TabletSUN PHARMA | tablet · 15 Tablet | ₹206 | 1% more |
| Levera 500Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 15`S | ₹208 | 2% more |
| Levenue 500ALKEM LAB | 15`S | ₹208 | 2% more |
| Levigress 1000 mg TabletLARENON | tablet · 10`S | ₹299 | 46% more |
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Levesam 500 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Levesam 500 mg Tablet used for?
Levesam 500 mg Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of epilepsy/seizure disorders: partial-onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (as monotherapy or adjunct therapy as prescribed). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Levesam 500 mg Tablet?
Levesam 500 mg Tablet contains Levetiracetam 500 mg (film-coated tablet). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Levesam 500 mg Tablet?
Take by mouth exactly as prescribed, usually twice daily, with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Levesam 500 mg Tablet work?
Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic medicine that binds to synaptic vesicle protein SV2A in the brain.
Is Levesam 500 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Levesam 500 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Levesam 500 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Levesam are Sleepiness (somnolence), dizziness, fatigue, headache, irritability. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Levesam 500 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Use with caution / Consult doctor Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Levesam.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Levesam 500 mg Tablet?
Avoid
What if I miss a dose of Levesam 500 mg Tablet?
Take the missed dose of Levesam as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
Is Levesam 500 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Levesam 500 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Levesam 500 mg Tablet?
Levigress 250 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹66 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Levesam 500 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Levesam 500 mg Tablet starts at ₹204 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 500 mg 15`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Levesam 500 mg Tablet?
Levesam 500 mg Tablet is manufactured by ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Levesam 500 mg Tablet delivered?
Levesam 500 mg Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Levesam 500 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Levetiracetam 500 mg (film-coated tablet)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹204 (₹13.63 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer
- ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED
- Therapeutic class
- Antiepileptic
- Drug class
- Anticonvulsant (SV2A ligand)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 500 mg 15`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Levesam 500 mg Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- Manufacturer labeling, established medical literature (anticonvulsants/levetiracetam monographs)
- CDSCO-approved prescribing information
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Levesam 500 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.