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Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily taken to treat bacterial infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's contains Moxifloxacin, which acts as a bactericidal agent that kills bacteria causing a wide range of infections. It works by stopping a bacteria's ability to copy their genetic material (DNA) which ultimately kills bacteria and stops them from reproducing.

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is advised to take with food and should be taken at a fixed time to achieve maximum effect. In some cases, you may experience common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dizziness, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

It is not advisable to stop this medicine suddenly to avoid unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence, drive only when you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption since it may lead to increased dizziness. 

Uses of Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's

Bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's is a bactericidal agent that kills bacteria, causing a wide range of infections. It works by stopping a bacteria's ability to copy their genetic material (DNA) which ultimately kills bacteria and prevents them from reproducing which treats your infection. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive, gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria (that live without oxygen).

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's should be taken with caution if you are allergic to any antibiotics or moxifloxacin. Let your doctor know if you have tendon/bone problems, heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes,  myasthenia gravis, liver or kidney diseases before starting Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's. Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended during pregnancy. Inform your doctor in advance if you are a breastfeeding mother before starting Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's. Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence, drive only when you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption since it may lead to increased dizziness. Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's may interact with antacid (sucralfate), anti-HIV drug (didanosine), minerals like (iron, zinc, magnesium), antibiotics (azithromycin), insulin or any of its form, lithium, anti-depressants (escitalopram), schizophrenic drugs (risperidone), blood thinner (warfarin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's may interact with vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs. Calcium-enriched foods or fortified juices along with dairy products should be avoided while getting treatment with Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have abnormal heart rhythm on ECG, diabetes, myasthenia gravis, low potassium or magnesium in the blood, slow heart rhythm (bradycardia), heart failure, lupus (an autoimmune disease with inflammation) or severe liver diseases.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIDANOSINE
  • IRON
  • ZINC+ZINC GLUCONATE
  • MAGNESIUM
  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • INSULIN
  • LITHIUM
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • RISPERIDONE
  • WARFARIN
  • SUCRALFATE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's in order to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of the intestine. 
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. 
  • Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's in fighting off infections.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have a thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness. 

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Other Info - FLO0206

FAQs

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's is a bactericidal agent that kills bacteria causing a wide range of infections. It works by stopping a bacteria's ability to copy their genetic material (DNA) which ultimately kills bacteria and stops them from reproducing. Thus, it treats bacterial infections.
Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's may make the skin sensitive to sunlight. So, prolonged exposure to strong sunlight/UV light should be avoided while using Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's.
Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's may cause muscle weakness and should be avoided in people who have any muscle weakness or myasthenia gravis as it might worsen the condition. Please consult your doctor, before starting Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's if you have any such disease condition.
Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not viral infections like cough, cold and flu. You should not take Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's without prior consulting your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's leading to antibiotic resistance.
It is recommended to complete the course even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and stopping it midway may lead to recurring infections. Continue taking Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed to treat your condition effectually.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known how the Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's is affected by alcohol consumption; please consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before starting Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are a breastfeeding mother, please seek medical advice before starting Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's.

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Driving

Caution

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudden blurry vision. If you experience any of these, do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.

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Kidney

Caution

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions.

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Children

Caution

Floxsafe 400 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18 because efficacy and safety have not been established for this age group.

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