Floxip 250 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Floxip 250 Tablet Information

Floxip 250 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Floxip 250 Tablet have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Floxip 250 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Floxip 250 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Floxip 250 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Floxip 250 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Floxip 250 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Floxip 250 Tablet related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Floxip 250 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Floxip 250 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Floxip 250 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Floxip 250 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Floxip Benefits & Uses
Floxip Dosage & How to Take
Floxip Side Effects
Floxip Related Warnings
Floxip Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Floxip
Floxip Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Floxip 250 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Floxip 250 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Floxip 250 Tablet 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: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Floxip 250 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Floxip 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Floxip 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Floxip 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 Floxip 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Floxip may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Floxip 250 Tablet on the Liver?

Floxip has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Floxip 250 Tablet on the Heart?

Floxip may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Floxip 250 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxip 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Arrhythmia
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Floxip 250 Tablet

Is this Floxip 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Floxip 250 Tablet. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Floxip 250 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Floxip 250 Tablet 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?

Floxip 250 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Floxip 250 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Floxip 250 Tablet

Taking certain foods and Floxip 250 Tablet together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxip 250 Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Floxip 250 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Floxip 250 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Floxip for sinus infection?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Floxip is not recommended as the first-line of a drug for treating a sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it. Keep your doctor informed.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Floxip for pseudomonas infection?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, you can take Floxip for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Floxip. Please consult your doctor before taking Floxip for the above-mentioned infection.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Floxip with ibuprofen?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Floxip with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Floxip with omeprazole?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Floxip can be taken with omeprazole, no harmful interaction have been observed between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 5 years ago

What does Floxip treat?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Floxip used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.