Gemsharp 320mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Indoco Remedies Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Gemifloxacin (320mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Fluoroquinolone |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 365 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Gemsharp Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Gemsharp 320mg, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Gemsharp 320mg Tablet Reviews
Gemsharp 320mg 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.
Gemsharp 320mg 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 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 have a rash, vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain and nausea 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.
Gemsharp 320mg 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 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 have a rash, vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain and nausea 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.
How Gemsharp 320mg Tablet Works
Gemsharp 320mg is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
How to Use Gemsharp 320mg Tablet
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. Gemsharp 320mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Gemsharp 320mg Tablet
- In Bacterial infections: Gemsharp 320mg is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
Uses of Gemsharp 320mg Tablet
- Bacterial infections
Gemsharp 320mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gemsharp 320mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Gemsharp 320mg does not cause any harmful side effects.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gemsharp 320mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gemsharp 320mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gemsharp 320mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gemsharp 320mg is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Gemsharp 320mg is recommended.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Gemsharp 320mg should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Quick Tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- 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 stools.
- Discontinue Gemsharp 320mg and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Your doctor has prescribed Gemsharp 320mg to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
References
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Gemifloxacin. Waltham, MA: Oscient Pharmaceuticals; May 2007.
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 616.