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Centaflox DX Eye Drops is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Centaflox DX Eye Drops have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Centaflox DX Eye Drops depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Centaflox DX Eye Drops include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Centaflox DX Eye Drops as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Centaflox DX Eye Drops 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Centaflox DX Eye Drops is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Centaflox DX Eye Drops related warnings talks about Centaflox DX Eye Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Centaflox DX Eye Drops is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Centaflox DX Eye Drops are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Centaflox DX Eye Drops have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Centaflox DX Eye Drops is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Centaflox DX Eye Drops is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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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 Centaflox DX Eye Drops is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Centaflox DX Eye Drops safe for pregnant women?
Centaflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Centaflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Centaflox DX Eye Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Centaflox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Centaflox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Centaflox DX Eye Drops on the Kidneys?
Centaflox does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Centaflox DX Eye Drops on the Liver?
Centaflox does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Centaflox DX Eye Drops on the Heart?
Centaflox is rarely harmful for the heart.
Centaflox DX Eye Drops should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Centaflox DX Eye Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Centaflox DX Eye Drops habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Centaflox DX Eye Drops.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Centaflox DX Eye Drops you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Centaflox DX Eye Drops only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Centaflox DX Eye Drops is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Centaflox DX Eye Drops
Taking Centaflox DX Eye Drops with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Centaflox DX Eye Drops
Drinking alcohol while taking Centaflox DX Eye Drops may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Centaflox contains moxifloxacin (a broad-spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as fluoroquinolones). It works by inhibiting enzymes (topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase) in bacteria which prevents the DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination that is essential for the survival of the susceptible organism. In this way Centaflox is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.
Yes, Centaflox can be used for UTI (urinary tract infection) caused by bacteria Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
Yes, Centaflox is an antibiotic. It contains moxifloxacin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Yes, Centaflox covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
Yes, oral Centaflox may cause diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then discuss with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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