Percin Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections, including infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, sexually transmitted infections, soft tissue infection and lungs (pneumonia). Percin Tablet contains Prulifloxacin, the prodrug of ulifloxacin, is a broad-spectrum activity with bactericidal action (kills bacteria) that works by preventing synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Percin Tablet has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). Percin Tablet does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold.

FAQs

How does Percin Tablet work?

Percin Tablet contains Prulifloxacin, primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. The bactericidal (killing) action of Percin Tablet results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase and DNA synthesis process needed to survive the bacteria.

Can Percin Tablet cause muscle weakness?

Yes, the use of Percin Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle. It can happen to people of all ages. Please inform your doctor before taking Percin Tablet if you have any muscle pain.

What to do if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as possible and try not to take a double dose to make up for the missed dose as it may cause harmful effects. It is advised to jump to the next dose if it's been too late to take the missed dose.

Can I take Percin Tablet along with milk?

It is recommended not to take dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, and Percin Tablet as they might decrease the effectiveness of Percin Tablet. Please maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both of them.

Can I take Percin Tablet for cough, cold and flu?

No. Percin Tablet is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not against viral infections, causing cough, cold and flu. You should not take Percin Tablet without prior consulting your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Percin Tablet, leading to antibiotic resistance.

I am 65 years of age is it safe to take Percin Tablet?

Percin Tablet is known to increase the risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in all ages. But, the elderly are at increase risk of getting it. So, only take Percin Tablet if prescribed by a doctor in exact dose and duration.