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Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet Information

Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet related warnings section.

Monoflox 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. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Monoflox Benefits & Uses
Monoflox Dosage & How to Take
Monoflox Side Effects
Monoflox Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Monoflox with Other Drugs
Monoflox Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Monoflox
Monoflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Monoflox 500 Mg 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: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Monoflox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Monoflox again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Monoflox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Monoflox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Monoflox rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Monoflox on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Monoflox is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Monoflox 500 Mg 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?

No, the use of Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet

Some foods when eaten with Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet

Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Monoflox 500 Mg Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Monoflox with ibuprofen?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Monoflox 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Monoflox a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Monoflox 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Monoflox without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Monoflox is a prescription drug, hence do not take Monoflox without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Monoflox with paracetamol?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Monoflox can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Monoflox cause stomach upset?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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.