Flox Information

Flox is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Flox have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Flox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Flox have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Flox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flox is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Flox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flox related warnings section.

The section on Flox contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Flox may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Flox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Flox Benefits & Uses
Flox Dosage & How to Take
Flox Side Effects
Flox Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Flox with Other Drugs
Flox Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Flox
Flox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Flox Benefits & Uses

Flox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Stomach Infection

Other Benefits

Flox 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Flox Related Warnings

Is the use of Flox safe for pregnant women?

Flox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Flox again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Flox safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Flox on the Kidneys?

Flox rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flox on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Flox on the liver, information on safety of Flox for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Flox on the Heart?

You can take Flox without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Flox with Other Drugs

Flox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinidine

Disopyramide

Warfarin

Escitalopram

Prednisolone

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Aspirin

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Probenecid

Flox Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Flox

Is this Flox habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Flox is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flox. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Flox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Flox in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Flox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flox

Taking certain foods and Flox together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flox

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Flox with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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

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

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Nufloxib (norfloxacin)