Pregnancy Interaction

• Not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.
• Ofloxacin could influence how the fetus's cartilage grows, so it should be avoided.
• If you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or get pregnant while getting treatment, talk to your doctor.
• Only use when the possible benefit is greater than the hazards.

Faq For Medicine

Q1.What is the purpose of the Alflox 400mg Tablet?

It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including as urinary tract infections, lung infections, skin infections, and gastrointestinal infections.

Q2. Is it okay to eat it with food?

Yes, you may take it with or without food, but taking it with food makes your stomach feel better.

Q3. Is Alflox an antibiotic?

Yes, it is an antibiotic that belongs to the fluoroquinolone class.

Q4. Is it okay to eat dairy items while taking this medicine?

Don't drink milk, yogurt, or other foods high in calcium within two hours of taking the dose. These foods make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine.

Q5. How long should I use it?

Even if your symptoms get better quickly, you should still take it for the whole amount of time.

Expert Advice

• Don't spend too much time in the sun; apply sunscreen to protect your skin from photosensitivity.
• If you are taking Alflox, don't take iron, zinc, calcium, or antacids within two hours.
• To avoid adverse effects that have to do with the kidneys, drink plenty of water.
• Tell your doctor about any symptoms you have, such as joint pain, tendon swelling, muscular weakness, or tingling.
• Do not give this to children, pregnant women, or breastfeeding mothers unless a doctor tells you to.
• If you feel dizzy, don't drive or use equipment.

Side Effects

• A lot of the time:
• Feeling sick and throwing up
• Diarrhea
• Pain in the stomach
• Pain in the head
• Feeling dizzy
• Serious (need help right away):
• Pain in the tendons or a tear
• Very bad allergic reactions
• Heart rate that isn't normal
• Damage to nerves (tingling, numbness)
• Changes in mood or confusion
• Severe diarrhea caused by an infection with Clostridium difficile

How It Works

• Ofloxacin is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is in Alflox 400mg.
• It does this:
• Stopping the enzymes DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV from working in bacteria.
• Stopping bacterial DNA from making copies of itself.
• This keeps bacteria from growing and kills the germs that cause infections.

Medicine Interaction

• Stay away from or be careful with:
• Antacids (magnesium and aluminum) make it harder for the body to absorb nutrients.
• Supplements with calcium, iron, and zinc
• Warfarin, a blood thinner, raises the risk of bleeding.
• Amiodarone and Quinidine are medications that stop arrhythmias.
• NSAIDs raise the chance of having seizures.
• Corticosteroids raise the chance of tendon tears.
• Drugs that fight diabetes may make blood sugar levels go up and down.
• Stay away from alcohol because it can make negative effects like dizziness worse.

 How to Use

• Take one tablet or as your doctor says to.
• Take with a glass of water and swallow whole.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Don't take it with milk or other foods high in calcium.
• Wait two hours after taking antacids or vitamins.
• Finish the whole course, even if you feel better.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can, unless it's close to the following dose.

 Uses / Indications

• Infections of the urinary tract (UTI)
• Infections of the respiratory tract
• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissue
• Infections in the stomach and intestines
• Fever from typhoid
• Infections that spread through sexual contact with vulnerable organisms
• Prostatitis