Flox Suspension Information

Flox Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection. Other than this, Flox Suspension has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Flox Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Flox Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Flox Suspension 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 Flox Suspension is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Flox Suspension related warnings talks about Flox Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Flox Suspension have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Flox Suspension have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flox Suspension is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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 Suspension Benefits & Uses

Flox Suspension is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Stomach Infection (Read More - How to Combat Stomach Infections: Effective Home Solutions)

Other Benefits

Flox Suspension 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

Flox Suspension Related Warnings

Is the use of Flox Suspension 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 Suspension 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 Suspension on the Kidneys?

Flox rarely affects the kidneys.

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

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Flox Suspension with Other Drugs

Flox Suspension 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 Suspension Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Flox Suspension

Is this Flox Suspension habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Flox Suspension 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 Suspension in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Flox Suspension Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flox Suspension

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

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flox Suspension

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Flox Suspension 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)