Floquin 500 Tablet

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Floquin 500 Tablet

5 Tablet in 1 Strip
₹ 78
5 TABLET | 1 Strip
₹ 78
164 people have bought this recently
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Floquin 500 Tablet Information

Floquin 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Floquin 500 Tablet have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Floquin 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Floquin 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Floquin 500 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Floquin 500 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Floquin 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Floquin 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Floquin 500 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Floquin 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Floquin 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Floquin 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Floquin 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Floquin 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Floquin 500 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 5 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Plague
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Plague
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Floquin 500 Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Floquin 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Floquin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Floquin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Floquin 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Taking Floquin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Floquin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Floquin 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?


    Floquin rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Floquin 500 Tablet on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Floquin on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Floquin 500 Tablet on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Floquin for the heart.

    Safe


Floquin 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floquin 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Floquin 500 Tablet

  • Is this Floquin 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    Floquin 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Floquin 500 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Floquin 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Floquin 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Floquin 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Floquin 500 Tablet


    When consumed with certain foods, Floquin 500 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Floquin 500 Tablet


    Drinking alcohol while taking Floquin 500 Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

    Mild


Frequently asked Questions about Floquin 500 Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Floquin for pseudomonas infection?

Yes, you can take Floquin for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Floquin for the above- mentioned infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Floquin with milk?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Floquin along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take [Medicine[ with fluconazole?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not take Floquin with fluconazole. It may cause the heart-related problem if taken together. Please consult your healthcare practitioner for more information.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Floquin cause diarrhea?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Floquin can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Floquin a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Floquin is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levaquin® (levofloxacin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1399

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