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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 Suspension 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
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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.
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.
What is the effect of Flox Suspension on the Kidneys?
Flox rarely affects the kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Flox Suspension on the Heart?
You can take Flox without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flox Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flox Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flox Suspension is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, Flox Suspension is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Flox Suspension in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Flox Suspension
Taking certain foods and Flox Suspension together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)