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About Puribact 600mg Tablet
Puribact 600mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as 'antibiotics' used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It helps treat infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia). 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. Puribact 600mg Tablet does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold.
Puribact 600mg Tablet contains 'Prulifloxacin' used to treat bacterial infections. The bactericidal action of Puribact 600mg Tablet results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase which is needed for the synthesis of bacterial DNA (genetic material). Prulifloxacin is efficacious against Gram-negative bacteria. It also has enhanced activity against Gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Take Puribact 600mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Puribact 600mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. You may experience vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, and abnormal liver function tests in some cases. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. If you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, or shortness of breath immediately contact a doctor.
Do not take Puribact 600mg Tablet if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to Puribact 600mg Tablet. Taking Puribact 600mg Tablet may increase the chances of developing tendinitis or have a tendon rupture. Taking Puribact 600mg Tablet may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness disorder) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Puribact 600mg Tablet. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Puribact 600mg Tablet as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Do not take Puribact 600mg Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. And also, if prescribed by your doctor Puribact 600mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Uses of Puribact 600mg Tablet
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Medicinal Benefits
Puribact 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). Puribact 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. Puribact 600mg Tablet has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). Puribact 600mg Tablet does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold.
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- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
- Practice breathing exercises to improve lung efficiency along with the medical treatment advised by your healthcare professional.
- Avoid smoking or inhaling any products that cause damage to lungs.
- Drink hot herbal tea and hot foods that make you feel comfortable. Avoid refrigerated foods to get relief from wheezing.
- Use air purifiers or humidifiers to improve the air quality and stay away from allergy triggers that worsen your health condition.
- Relieve inflammation with cool compresses, oatmeal baths, and fragrance-free moisturizers.
- Wear loose, breathable clothing and keep nails trimmed to minimise irritation.
- Use over-the-counter treatments like calamine lotion for relief.
- Identify and avoid triggers like new soaps, detergents, or foods.
- Seek medical help if the rash is severe, spreading, persistent, or accompanied by fever, swelling, or difficulty breathing.
- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
- Limit salty foods to reduce sodium intake and minimize water retention.
- Eat anti-inflammatory foods like berries, leafy greens, tomatoes, nuts, and fish.
- Incorporate potassium-rich foods like bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, and spinach.
- Limit alcohol to minimize dehydration and fluid retention.
- Get 7-9 hours of restful sleep each night.
- Elevate your head while sleeping to reduce fluid accumulation and alleviate swollen eyelids.
- Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling and soothe irritated skin.
- Manage allergies by minimizing exposure to allergens and using antihistamines or allergy eye drops.
- Practice gentle eye massage to stimulate circulation and reduce fluid retention.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes to prevent irritation and worsening inflammation.
- Reduce stress through relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises.
- Consult a doctor if swollen eyelids persist, worsen, or are accompanied by pain.
Drug Warnings
Puribact 600mg Tablet should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and breastfeeding unless your doctor prescribed it. Taking Puribact 600mg Tablet may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney or liver disease, heart or lung transplant, seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Puribact 600mg Tablet may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (especially a condition known as QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Puribact 600mg Tablet. Dairy products should be avoided along with Puribact 600mg Tablet. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Puribact 600mg Tablet as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Puribact 600mg Tablet to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
- Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich 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. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Puribact 600mg Tablet.
- Avoid alcohol, soda, coffee, tea, and artificial sweeteners as they may cause bladder irritation.
- Drink plenty of water to flush out the bacteria.
- Avoid spicy foods and citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, grapefruits) as they may irritate the bladder.
- Eat foods antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, cranberries, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, and plain greek yogurt.
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FAQs
Puribact 600mg Tablet contains Prulifloxacin, primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. The bactericidal (killing) action of Puribact 600mg Tablet results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase and DNA synthesis process needed to survive the bacteria.
Yes, the use of Puribact 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 Puribact 600mg Tablet if you have any muscle pain.
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.
It is recommended not to take dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, and Puribact 600mg Tablet as they might decrease the effectiveness of Puribact 600mg Tablet. Please maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both of them.
No. Puribact 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 Puribact 600mg Tablet without prior consulting your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Puribact 600mg Tablet, leading to antibiotic resistance.
Puribact 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 Puribact 600mg Tablet if prescribed by a doctor in exact dose and duration.
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- WARFARIN
- CALCIUM
- MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
- ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE
- THEOPHYLLINE
- CIMETIDINE
- PROBENECID
- IBUPROFEN
- NAPROXEN
- ASPIRIN
- DICLOFENAC
- CELECOXIB
- CHLORPROPAMIDE
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- GLYBURIDE
- TOLAZAMIDE
- TOLBUTAMIDE
- NICARDIPINE
Special Advise
- During treatment and after 48 hours of discontinuation of treatment with Puribact 600mg Tablet, limit exposure to heavy sunlight or artificial UV rays (e.g. sunlight).
- Please consult a doctor if the infection persists or worsens after 1 week of using Puribact 600mg Tablet.
- Monitor liver function test (LFT), renal function test, white blood cell count, blood glucose level in diabetic patients as Puribact 600mg Tablet may cause harmful interactions in these patients.
- Puribact 600mg Tablet can cause dehydration, so please increase the intake of fluids.
- Puribact 600mg Tablet is known to cause tendon rupture, so be cautious while taking Puribact 600mg Tablet if you have a tendon rupture history.
- Puribact 600mg Tablet may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) not to work as well. So, do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.
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