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Flox Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Stomach Infection. Flox Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Flox Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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, Flox Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Flox Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Flox Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Flox Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Flox Tablet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Flox Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Flox Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Flox Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Flox 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
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Is the use of Flox Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Flox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Flox again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Flox Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Flox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Flox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Flox Tablet on the Kidneys?
Flox rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flox Tablet on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Flox on the liver, information on safety of Flox for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Flox Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Flox without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flox Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flox Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flox Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flox Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Flox Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Flox Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Flox Tablet
Taking certain foods and Flox Tablet together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flox Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Flox Tablet with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Noroxin® (norfloxacin)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Nufloxib (norfloxacin)