Avoflox 400 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Avoflox 400 Tablet Information

Avoflox 400 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Avoflox 400 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Avoflox 400 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Avoflox 400 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Avoflox 400 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Avoflox 400 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Avoflox 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Avoflox 400 Tablet related warnings section.

Avoflox 400 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. The section on Avoflox 400 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Avoflox 400 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Avoflox 400 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Avoflox 400 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Avoflox 400 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Avoflox 400 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: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Avoflox 400 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Avoflox 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Avoflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Avoflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Avoflox 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Avoflox. Immediately discontinue Avoflox if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Avoflox 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Avoflox rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Avoflox 400 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Avoflox rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Avoflox 400 Tablet on the Heart?

Avoflox may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Avoflox 400 Tablet with Other Drugs

Avoflox 400 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Mild

Probenecid

Avoflox 400 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avoflox 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Avoflox 400 Tablet

Is this Avoflox 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Avoflox 400 Tablet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Avoflox 400 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Avoflox 400 Tablet 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, Avoflox 400 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Avoflox 400 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Avoflox 400 Tablet

Taking certain foods and Avoflox 400 Tablet together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Avoflox 400 Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Avoflox 400 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Avoflox 400 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

How does Avoflox effects tendon?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Avoflox can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Avoflox with warfarin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Avoflox 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 Avoflox to you.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Avoflox on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Prakash kumar MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Avoflox on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

What does Avoflox treat?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Avoflox 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Avoflox?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Avoflox 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.