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Floxin 40 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa. The alternative uses of Floxin 40 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Floxin 40 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Floxin 40 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Floxin 40 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Floxin 40 Mg Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Floxin 40 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Floxin 40 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Floxin 40 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Floxin 40 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Floxin 40 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Floxin 40 Mg Tablet 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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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Is the use of Floxin 40 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Floxin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Floxin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Floxin 40 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Floxin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Floxin 40 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Floxin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Floxin 40 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Floxin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Floxin 40 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Floxin has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxin 40 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Floxin 40 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Floxin 40 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Floxin 40 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Floxin 40 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Floxin 40 Mg Tablet has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Floxin 40 Mg Tablet
Taking Floxin 40 Mg Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxin 40 Mg Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Floxin 40 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Floxin is used for the treatment of anxiety by decreasing the activity in the brain this causes calming of the brain which provides relief to the patient from anxiety.
Floxin is available in the forms tablet, capsule, suspension, and syrup. It should be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It is important to take Floxin at the same time every day so that you do not forget to take the dose. Floxin may take 4 to 5 weeks to exert its complete effect and it is thus, important to be patient and keep taking Floxin.
Floxin should be taken as long as it prescribed by your doctor. One must not take less or number of doses as that could cause detrimental effects on the health. One should follow the instructions of the doctor completely.
No, Floxin is non-habit forming and non-addictive when taken as prescribed by the doctor. However, since it lessens the depression, a user may feel good about himself and then he might take more doses and take doses more frequently to enhance that feeling of well-being. Gradually, this might lead to dependence. Therefore, it is imperative that one takes Floxin strictly under the recommendations of a doctor.
No, it is not recommended that Floxin should be taken at night as it disturbs sleep in the early phase of the treatment. Thus, it is mostly recommended to take it in the morning or noon.
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References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 458,461
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 588-591
