Pill identification — FDA label match
RDY 280 Pill — Levofloxacin 500 mg (Orange, Capsule)
An orange capsule tablet with the imprint RDY 280 matches the FDA label for Levofloxacin 500 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | RDY 280 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | RDY · 280 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Levofloxacin |
| Active ingredient(s) | Levofloxacin 500 mg |
| Strength | 500 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Colour | Orange |
| Shape | Capsule |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 52125-258-38, 52125-258-02, 52125-258-11, 70518-0453-0, 70518-0453-1 … (7 package codes in total) |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Levofloxacin is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of levofloxacin and other antibacterial drugs, levofloxacin should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Levofloxacin 500 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint RDY 280?
An orange capsule tablet with the imprint RDY 280 matches the FDA label for Levofloxacin 500 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the RDY 280 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as an orange capsule tablet, 18 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID a442e7f9-31ac-4d0f-a931-0f05a2b20ffe · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.