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Loxipen 400mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Loxipen 400mg Tablet is a product of Morepen Laboratories Ltd
Composition: Lomefloxacin (400mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

46.88

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All Details About Loxipen 400mg Tablet

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

Description:

Loxipen 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.

Loxipen 400mg 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. Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take this medicine. Taking antacids, sucralfate, or vitamin or mineral supplements too close to a dose of this medicine, can greatly decrease the effects of the antibiotic. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

You may have a headache, dizziness, nausea, and constipation as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists 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. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

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. Loxipen 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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 Loxipen

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Loxipen 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Loxipen 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Loxipen 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
SAFE
Loxipen 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Loxipen 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Loxipen 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Loxipen 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Can the use of Loxipen 400mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Affirmative, use of Loxipen 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 Loxipen 400mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.



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


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