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Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ibiflox 500 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Ibiflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ibiflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ibiflox should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ibiflox rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Ibiflox on the liver.
What is the effect of Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Ibiflox without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
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 Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet
Taking Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet
Drinking alcohol while taking Ibiflox 500 Mg Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
It is recommended to avoid taking Ibiflox 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 at the same time.
Ibiflox is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.
Yes Ibiflox is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Ibiflox is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation. If you experience the above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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