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Voxin Information

Voxin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Voxin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Voxin. 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 Voxin as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Voxin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Voxin has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Voxin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Voxin related warnings section.

Voxin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Voxin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Voxin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Voxin Benefits & Uses

Voxin 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

Voxin 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

Voxin Related Warnings

Is the use of Voxin safe for pregnant women?

Voxin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Voxin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Voxin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Voxin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Voxin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Voxin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Voxin on the Liver?

Voxin is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Voxin on the Heart?

You can take Voxin without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Voxin with Other Drugs

Voxin 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

Voxin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Voxin 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 Voxin

Is this Voxin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Voxin.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Voxin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Voxin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Voxin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Voxin

When consumed with certain foods, Voxin may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Voxin

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Voxin are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Voxin

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Voxin with paracetamol?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Voxin 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

How to take Voxin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Voxin should be taken with meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted such as constipation, diarrhea, and other stomach related problem. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Voxin for pseudomonas infection?

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

Question over 5 years ago

can I take Voxin for UTI infection?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take Voxin for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Voxin a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Voxin 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.