Osoflox 400mg Tablet

 Reviews  How to Use  Benefits  Uses  Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Osho Pharma Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Norfloxacin (400mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassFluoroquinolone
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassQuinolones/ Fluroquinolones
User Rating5.0
User Reviews313
Join Us on Telegram

FAQ

Question
Can I stop taking Osoflox 400mg when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Osoflox 400mg and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Answer
Question
What if you forget to take Osoflox Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Osoflox 400mg, 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.
Answer

Osoflox 400mg Tablet Reviews

Osoflox 400mg 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.

Osoflox 400mg 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 experience nausea as a side effect of this medicine. This is 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. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, shortness of breath or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

How Osoflox 400mg Tablet Works

Osoflox 400mg 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 Osoflox 400mg 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. Osoflox 400mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Osoflox 400mg Tablet

  • In Bacterial infections: Osoflox 400mg is an antibiotic medicine which 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 Osoflox 400mg Tablet

  • Bacterial infections

Osoflox 400mg Tablet Side Effects

Item form

Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Osoflox 400mg 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
Osoflox 400mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Osoflox 400mg.
Kidney  CAUTION
Osoflox 400mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Osoflox 400mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Osoflox 400mg is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Osoflox 400mg 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.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Osoflox 400mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • 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 Osoflox 400mg and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Your doctor has prescribed Osoflox 400mg to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
  • 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.

References

  1. Norfloxacin. Whitehouse Station, NJ: K MERCK & CO; Sep. 2008.
  2. 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. pp. 1003-1006.
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  4. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98.
  5. ScienceDirect. Norfloxacin.

Other Medical Preparations