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Flox C 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

10 Tablet(s) in Strip

MRP61.75

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Medical Description

Flox C 500mg Tab contains ciprofloxacin which belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolones. It is an antibiotic that is used in various bacterial infections.

Uses

  • Lower respiratory tract infection
  • Treatment of COPD (lung disease)
  • Treatment of pneumonia
  • Ear infection
  • Sinus infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Genital tract infection
  • Intestinal infection
  • Stomach infection
  • Skin infection
  • Bone and joint infection

Contraindications

  • If you are allergic to ciprofloxacin or any ingredient of this medicine
  • If you are taking other quinolone medicines like moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin or nalidixic acid
  • If you are taking tizanidine (medicine used to treat muscle spasm)

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Mycotic superinfections
  • Decreased appetite
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Sleep disorders
  • Taste disorders
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach ache
  • Dyspepsia
  • Flatulence
  • Rash, Itchy skin (Pruritus)
  • Urticaria (pale, red bumps on skin)
  • Muscle pain
  • Joint pain
  • Kidney impairment
  • lack of energy
  • Fever

Precautions and Warnings

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Pregnancy

It is preferable to avoid Flox C 500mg Tab if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or areplanning to have a baby as this medicine may harm your babyIf you conceive while taking this medicine, stop taking this medicine immediately and inform your doctor

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Breast Feeding

Flox C 500mg Tab can pass into human breast milk and harm your child. Hence, breastfeeding should be discontinued while you are taking this medicine.

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Driving

This medicine may affect the reaction time, which is crucial for driving, hence it is advised not to use this medicine while driving or operating machines.

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Alcohol

You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as alcohol may worsen the side effects like dizziness.

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have kidney diseases, as this medicine will then require dose adjustment
  • You have a history of fits
  • You have diabetes as your blood glucose can drop when you are on this medicine
  • You have myasthenia gravis, this medicine can worsen it
  • You have any history of tendon problems
  • You have heart diseases, very slow heart rhythm, heart failure
  • You have liver diseases
  • You have mental health problems
  • If you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells)
  • You experience any sudden severe allergic reaction, pain or swelling in joints and tendinitis, stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately

Directions for Use

Swallow the whole medicine with a glass of water.

Storage and disposal

  • This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
  • Try to keep it out of the reach of children.

Dosage

Overdose

  • If you take more medicine than prescribed, this medicine may cause confusion, tremor, headache, tiredness, dizziness, hallucinations, fits, liver or kidney impairment, blood in urine, difficulty in urination
  • Contact your doctor immediately in case of overdose, or rush to the nearest hospital

Missed a Dose

For optimum effect, doses of antibiotics should not be missed. If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

This medicine prevents bacterial growth and kills the bacteria.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Medicines that increase the QT interval e.g., medicines that belong to the class anti-arrhythmics, tricyclic antidepressants, macrolides, antipsychotics
  • Medicines or dietary supplements that contain calcium, iron, aluminium, magnesium, sevelamer, lanthanum carbonate, antacids or sucralfate. Ciprofloxacin should not be taken within two hours of taking this medicine as they reduce the effect of this medicine.
  • Medicines used for treatment of gout like probenecid
  • Medicines used to treat nausea and vomiting like metoclopramide
  • Medicine used to treat acidity like omeprazole
  • Medicine used to treat muscle spasm like tizanidine
  • Medicines that may affect your kidney functions like methotrexate
  • Medicine used to treat respiratory diseases like theophylline
  • If you are using medicines known as xanthine derivatives
  • Medicine used to treat epilepsy or fits like phenytoin
  • Medicine used to treat skin conditions, rheumatoid arthritis and in organ transplantation like cyclosporin
  • Medicines that are used as blood thinner (Anticoagulants) like warfarin, acenocoumarol, phenprocoumon or fluindione
  • Medicine used to treat depression like duloxetine, agomelatine
  • Medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease like ropinirole
  • Anaesthetics like lidocaine
  • Medicines used to treat mental health like clozapine
  • Medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction like sildenafil
  • Medicines used to treat sleeping disorders like zolpidem

Interactions with food items

Dietary supplements or mineral-fortified drinks like milk, yogurt, calcium-fortified orange juice should not be taken with this medicine as they reduce the absorption of this medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you notice tightness in chest, difficulty in breathing, or fainting episode, immediately seek medical helpIf you notice pain, swelling in any joint, immediately stop taking this medicine, take rest, avoid exercise and report to your doctorIf you are suffering from depression, it can worsenIf you have diabetes, this medicine can cause a drop in your blood sugars, which can be dangerous If you experience sweating, hunger pangs, headache, tremors, immediately have a juice/ sugar. Inform your doctor about this episode

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Wear a protective covering or use a sunscreen (SPF 30 or 40) to prevent sunburn

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Manufacturer Details

Manufacturer Name:ZOREX PHARMA

Address:<p>1. Kothari Ind Estate, Gandhinagar, Dist Gandhinagar, Santej, Ahmedabad</p>

Country of Origin:India

Vendor Details

Fulfillment Information: Flox C 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.

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