Flocet400mg
Tablet
Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flocet. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Flocet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Flocet 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 Flocet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Flocet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flocet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Flocet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flocet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Flocet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin ... View More
Uses of Flocet
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Flocet
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
How to use Flocet
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. Flocet may be taken with o... View More
How Flocet works
Flocet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and re... View More
What if you forget to take Flocet?
If you miss a dose of Flocet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Flocet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Flocet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your sto... View More
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Indication
Leprosy, chronic bronchitis, Community-acquired pneumonia, Uncomplicated skin infections, anthrax, Legionnaire's disease, Nongonococcal cervicitis, Uret... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Avoid antacids or supplements containing Fe or Znor or dairy products w/in 2 hr before or after ofloxacin. Ensure a... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Bronchitis Exacerbation, Community Acquired Pneumonia, Skin & Skin Structure Infections Adult: 400 mg bid for 10 days. Uncomplicated gonorrhoe... View More
Child Dose
Not indicated
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 20-50 Reduce dose by half 24 hrly following usual initial dose. <20 and patients on haemodialys... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to quinolones; pregnancy and lactation; prolongation of the QT interval; uncorrected hypokalaemia.
Mode of Action
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone which inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription, repair and ... View More
Precaution
Epilepsy or other predisposition to seizures; known or suspected CNS disorders; renal, hepatic impairment; myasthaenia gravis; superinfection; children ... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Nausea (3-10%),Headache (1-9%),Insomnia (3-7%),Dizziness (1-5%),Vaginitis (1-5%),Diarrhea (1-4%),Vomiting (1-4%),Appetite decreased (1-3%),Abdomi... View More
Interaction
Concomitant use of class IA (e.g. quinidine, procainamide) or class III (e.g. amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents may increase risk of QT interva... View More
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