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Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet 4 tablets in 1 strip

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Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet is a product of Themis Medicare Ltd

Composition: Pefloxacin (400mg)

Pack of 4 tablet

₹ 15.60

Note: MRP can vary depending up on batch!

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All Details About Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet

Description:

Floxaquin P 400mg 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.

Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping 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 experience nausea, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. 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 that 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. Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet is to be taken with 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 Floxaquin P

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. Can the use of Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Affirmative, the use of Floxaquin P 400mg 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.

Q. Can the use of Floxaquin P 400mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Affirmative, use of Floxaquin P 400mg 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 Floxaquin P 400mg 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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