Flox O 400 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Flox O Benefits & Uses

Flox O is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Flox O 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Flox O Related Warnings

Is the use of Flox O safe for pregnant women?

Flox O may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Flox O, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Flox O safe during breastfeeding?

Flox O can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Flox O on the Kidneys?

Flox O rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flox O on the Liver?

Flox O is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flox O on the Heart?

Flox O has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flox O with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Flox O Contraindications

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Flox O

Is this Flox O habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Flox O has not been reported.

No
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 Flox O can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Flox O only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Flox O for mental disorders.

No

Flox O Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flox O

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Flox O to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Flox O

Taking Flox O with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Flox O

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Flox O with doxycyclin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Flox O can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Flox O with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Flox O 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Flox O without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Flox O is a prescription drug, hence do not take Flox O without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Flox O with azithromycin?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Flox O with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Flox O cause constipation?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Flox O causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.