Pefloxacin Benefits & Uses

Pefloxacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Pefloxacin 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pefloxacin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pefloxacin is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
पेट दर्द
Dyspepsia

Unknown

Diarrhoea
Allergic reaction
Depression
Tremor

Pefloxacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Pefloxacin safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Pefloxacin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Pefloxacin safe during breastfeeding?

Pefloxacin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Pefloxacin on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Pefloxacin on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pefloxacin on the Liver?

Side effects of Pefloxacin on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pefloxacin on the Heart?

Pefloxacin is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pefloxacin with Other Drugs

Pefloxacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Pefloxacin Contraindications

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

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pefloxacin

Is this Pefloxacin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Pefloxacin.

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

After taking Pefloxacin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pefloxacin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pefloxacin only as per medical advice.

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

No, Pefloxacin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Pefloxacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pefloxacin

Using Pefloxacin with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pefloxacin

Consuming Pefloxacin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe