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Flospar 100mg Tablet

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Flospar 100mg Tablet is a product of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Sparfloxacin (100mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Flospar 100mg Tablet

Description:

Flospar 100mg Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Flospar 100mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time of the day. Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take this medicine, as this reduces the efficacy of this medicine. You should not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

You may have dizziness, stomach pain, nausea and bitter taste as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own, but please consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Limitedly, some people may have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, shortness of breath or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flospar 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Flospar

  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Bitter taste
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flospar 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flospar 100mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Flospar 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Flospar 100mg Tablet may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Flospar 100mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Flospar 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flospar 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

FAQs:

Can the use of Flospar 100mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Affirmative, the use of Flospar 100mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Can I stop taking Flospar 100mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Flospar 100mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Flospar 100mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Affirmative, use of Flospar 100mg Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Flospar 100mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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