Swiflox D is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Swiflox D also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Swiflox D depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Swiflox D are Eye Pain, Eye itching, Eye Inflammation. Some other side effects of Swiflox D have been listed ahead. These side effects of Swiflox D are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Swiflox D has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Swiflox D has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Swiflox D related warnings section.
Swiflox D can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Swiflox D in conditions like Allergy.
Drug reaction of Swiflox D with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Swiflox D, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Swiflox D is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Swiflox D is used -
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Swiflox D safe for pregnant women?
Swiflox D can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Swiflox D safe during breastfeeding?
Swiflox D does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Swiflox D on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Swiflox D on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Swiflox D on the Liver?
Information about safety of Swiflox D for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Swiflox D on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Swiflox D on heart. So it is not known whether taking Swiflox D will cause side effects on heart or not.
Swiflox D should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Swiflox D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Swiflox D habit forming or addictive?
Swiflox D does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Swiflox D since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Swiflox D only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Swiflox D cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Swiflox D
It is safe to take Swiflox D with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Swiflox D
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Swiflox D and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Swiflox D used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.
Yes, Swiflox D can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.
Swiflox D should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Swiflox D should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Swiflox D to you.
Swiflox D is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infections.
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