PUNOX 600MG 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). PUNOX 600MG 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. PUNOX 600MG TABLET has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). PUNOX 600MG TABLET does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold.

FAQs

How does PUNOX 600MG TABLET work?

PUNOX 600MG TABLET contains Prulifloxacin, primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. The bactericidal (killing) action of PUNOX 600MG TABLET results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase and DNA synthesis process needed to survive the bacteria.

Can PUNOX 600MG TABLET cause muscle weakness?

Yes, the use of PUNOX 600MG 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 PUNOX 600MG 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 PUNOX 600MG TABLET along with milk?

It is recommended not to take dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, and PUNOX 600MG TABLET as they might decrease the effectiveness of PUNOX 600MG TABLET. Please maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both of them.

Can I take PUNOX 600MG TABLET for cough, cold and flu?

No. PUNOX 600MG 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 PUNOX 600MG TABLET without prior consulting your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of PUNOX 600MG TABLET, leading to antibiotic resistance.

I am 65 years of age is it safe to take PUNOX 600MG TABLET?

PUNOX 600MG 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 PUNOX 600MG TABLET if prescribed by a doctor in exact dose and duration.