Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection by preventing the bacteria from reproduction and repairing themselves. Mainly bacterial infection targets the nose, throat, lungs, skin and soft tissues, bone and joints, genitals and urinary tract.

This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.

Used in the treatment of the following bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infection, Pneumonia, Pneumonia with cystic fibrosis, Bronchitis, Pyelonephritis, Cystitis, Urethritis, Prostatitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Bone and joint infection, Gonorrhoea and Traveller’s diarrhoea

Used in the treatment of the following bacterial infections such as:

Urinary Tract Infection

Infection to the urinary tract includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters or urethra is called urinary tract infection caused by bacteria. Most common infection in humans. In some cases, this infection caused by fungi or viruses. Ofloxacin is used to treat this infection caused by bacteria.

Pneumonia

Infection and inflammation to the air sacs of lungs called Pneumonia caused by bacteria. Ofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Pneumonia with cystic fibrosis

It is an inherited disease thick mucus build up in the lungs and develops the growth of bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Hemophilus influenza. Ofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Bronchitis

Infection of the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes (air passage tubes in the lungs) called bronchitis caused by the bacteria. Ofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Pyelonephritis

Infection to the kidney is caused due to a bacterial infection called Pyelonephritis. Ofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Cystitis

Inflammation and infection to the bladder become irritated, swollen or red caused due by bacterial infection called Cystitis. Ofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Urethritis

Infection of the urethra is caused by bacteria called Urethritis. Ofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Prostatitis

Infection and inflammation of the prostate gland produce semen caused by Escherichia coli, pseudomonas and enterococcus species. Ofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Skin and soft tissue infections

Infections such as cellulitis wound infection and cutaneous abscess caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are related to skin and skin structure infections, treated by this medicine.

Gonorrhoea

It is a sexually transmitted infection that infects both men and women caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria. Ofloxacin is used to treat this bacterial gonococcal infection.

Bone and joint infection

Infection to the bone and joints due to the bacteria called bone and joint infection. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Traveller’s diarrhoea

3 to 4 times lose stools/ watery stools in 24 hours and stomach cramps occurred due to infection of the stomach and intestine.  It occurs due to the contamination of food and water consumed. This infection is treated by this medicine.

Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as: Urinary tract infection, Pneumonia, Pneumonia with cystic fibrosis, Bronchitis, Pyelonephritis, Cystitis, Urethritis, Prostatitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Bone and joint infection, Gonorrhoea and Traveller’s diarrhoea.

Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection by binding the bacterial enzyme DNA gyrase and stops the action of bacterial multiplication by killing them. Then it prevents bacterial reproduction and repairing themselves.

Ofloxacin medicine is worked by binding the bacterial enzyme DNA gyrase and stops the action of bacterial multiplication by killing them. Then it prevents bacterial reproduction and repairing themselves.

• Inform your doctor if you have a history of epilepsy
• Inform your age to doctor if you are less than 18
• Inform your doctor if you feel pain in tendons, numbness or tingling sensations
• Inform your doctor if you are  pregnant or breastfeeding or planning for pregnancy

• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dark or clay coloured stools
• Dizziness
• Joint pain
• Muscle pain
• Excessive gas in the stomach
• Fever
• Loose stools
• Difficulty or painful urination
• Abdominal pain
• Chest pain
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
• Change in taste
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Runny nose
• Painful urination
• Loss of appetite
• Anxiety
• White patches in the mouth or on the tongue
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears

• Does Emflox 200mg Tablet have a habit-forming drug?

No, it is not a habit-forming drug

• What is the time duration for Emflox??????? 200mg Tablet to react on the body?

It starts its action starts within 1 to 2 hours after administration. It will take 2 to 3 days to feel better relief.

• How long will sustain in our body?

It remains for 12-20 hours in our body.

• Is it safe during pregnancy?

No. It is not safe during pregnancy. Not mentioned clearly. If necessary to take. Consult your doctor before taking this drug.

• Is it safe with alcohol?

No. it is not safe with alcohol consumption. Consult your doctor and then consume for a better life.

Alcohol

No. it is not safe to consume alcohol. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Driving or operating machinery

It is not safe in driving. This medicine causes dizziness, confusion, fits in some people and alters the ability to drive. Kindly consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Pregnancy

No. It is not safe during pregnancy. Not mentioned clearly. If it is necessary to take the medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor before taking the medicine.

Breast Feeding

No. It is not safe during breastfeeding. Not mentioned clearly. If it is necessary to take the medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor before taking the medicine.

Kidney Problem

It should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Then it develops the risk of kidney damage. Inform your doctor and then take. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.

Liver Disease

It should be used with caution in patient with liver impairment. Then it develops risk of liver damage. Informed to the doctor before consuming this medicine. Dose adjustment is needed to reduce the risk of liver damage.

Always be a complete course of medicines should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Don’t stop the course of medicines even if you feel better. It tends to increase antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics).

It should be taken with or without food. It is better to take with to avoid stomach upset. But take it at a fixed time.

Take the correct dose and duration of medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Swallow the whole tablet at once. Do not chew, crush or break it.

It is considered safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if it is prescribed by your doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor

Kindly consult with your doctor

It is considered safe to use this medicine in an elder patient if it is prescribed by your doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor

Antibiotic resistance

Finish the complete course of antibiotics even if you feel better. Otherwise, it will lead to Antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics). After taking of complete course not feel better, consult your doctor for better improvement.

Tendinitis and Tendon rupture

This medicine causes tendinitis and tendon rupture, which mainly affects your shoulder, hands, ankles or other joints parts of your body. And muscle damage also occurs usually on the tendons that surround the muscles. It may experience pain, numbness or tingling sensations in your muscles. It should be a risk in patients of more than 60 years of age or undergone a transplant of kidney, heart or lung. If necessary, then needs dose adjustment or replacement. Consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.

Photosensitivity

This medicine may develop sensitivity to sunlight or tanning lights.  Advised to use sunglasses and wear protective clothing to avoid this effect.

• If you are allergic to Ofloxacin. Informed the doctor before prescribing this medicine.
• If you noticed any allergic symptoms like skin rashes, swelling, breathing difficulty and itching.
• Immediately consult your doctor for better treatment.

• Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection by preventing the bacteria from reproduction and repairing themselves. Mainly bacterial infection targets the nose, throat, lungs, skin and soft tissues, bone and joints, genitals and urinary tract.
• Take the full prescribed dose of the medicine, do not stop or skip the medicine even you feel better. Complete the full course of the treatment.

Drug-Drug Interaction

Ethinyl estradiol

It is a contraceptive pill. This medicine alters the action of Ethinylestradiol. Consult your doctor before taking these medicines together. Dose adjustment is needed if prescribed.

Corticosteroids

This medicine alters the action of corticosteroids. Consult your doctor and then consume.

Quinidine

It is an antiarrhythmic drug used in cardiac diseases. This medicine alters the action of quinidine. Consult your doctor and then consume.

Escitalopram

It is an antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat seizures. This medicine alters the action of escitalopram. Consult your doctor and then consume.

Aspirin

This medicine alters the action of aspirin, which leads to worsening the patient health conditions. Consult your doctor and then consume for a better life.

Warfarin

It is an anticoagulant drug. This medicine increases the levels of warfarin in our body leads to an increase in INR levels. It leads to the risk of serious bleeding. Consult your doctor and then consume.

Antacids

Antacids containing aluminium and magnesium are used for indigestion. This medicine alters the action of antacids. It is better to give this medicine at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking antacids. Consult your doctor and then consume.

Decreased effect

This medicine decreases the absorption effect of iron, vitamin and mineral supplements, sucralfate or didanosine levels. These medicine levels may be decreased by antineoplastic agents. Consult your doctor and then consume.

Increased effect

This medicine increases caffeine, warfarin, cyclosporine, procainamide and theophylline toxicity/serum levels. These medicine levels may be increased by cimetidine and probenecid.

Drug-Food Interaction

Using this medicine with dairy products should be given at least 2 to 4 hours time gap between them. Otherwise, they worsen the patient health condition.

Drug-Disease Interaction

Central nervous system disorder

Using of this medicine is needs caution in patients with seizures, other central nervous system abnormalities or fits. It causes hallucinations, anxiety, confusion and restlessness etc. Inform the doctor, they will do dose adjustment or replacement if needed. If necessary to take this medicine with seizure medications.

Colitis

This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhoea. This drug should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Diarrhoea

This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhoea. It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition. Better to take probiotics with this medicine to avoid diarrhoea. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Kidney disease

It should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Then it develops the risk of kidney damage. Inform your doctor and then take. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.

QT Prolongation

This medicine is used caution in patients with heart diseases or electrolyte disturbances. It causes chest pain or discomfort, heart palpitations etc. if necessary, then dose adjustment or replacement is needed. Consult your doctor and then consume.

Take the doses properly as directed by the doctor. Do not be taken as an overdose. If you are taken, unfortunately, immediately consult the doctor.

Do not skip the dose of Ofloxacin as directed by the doctor. If your skip the dose, take it immediately. If you skipped the dose, it's nearer to the next dose, take properly one dose, do not be taken as double the dose. It leads to overdose, immediately consult the doctor.

• Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
• Protect from light and heat.
• Keep away from children and pets. Unless it becomes toxic to them.
• Disposed of properly in a suitable dustbin.

• Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection by preventing the bacteria from reproduction and repairing themselves.
• This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
• This medicine is not administered to children under 16 years of age. Consult your doctor and then consume.
• This medicine is contraindicated to allergy, tendinitis or tendon rupture and myasthenia gravis.

Emflox 200mg Tablet contain Norfloxacin 200mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infections, Prostatitis, Diarrhea, Polynephritis, Cystitis, and Gonorrhoea. Norfloxacin is an antibiotic that helps to inhibit the growth of infection. Mainly this bacterial infection targets the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs. This medicine helps to fight against the growth of microorganisms. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.

It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infections, Diarrhea, Polynephritis, Cystitis, and Gonorrhoea

Bacterial infections

Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Urinary tract infection

It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

Gonorrhea

It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects both males and females. Symptoms include thick discharge from the penis, increased vaginal discharge, pain while urinating, anal itching, discharge, and spotting between menstrual bleeding.

Pyelonephritis

Infection of the kidney. It is caused by gram-negative bacteria such as E.coli, Proteus, Klebsiella and Enterobacter. Symptoms include pain, urinary tract infections, blood in urine, fever, loss of appetite, fast heart rate.

Cystitis

Inflammation and infection to the bladder or lower urinary tract. It usually occurs in urinary tract infections, radiation exposure, irritating hygiene products. Symptoms include frequent urination, blood in urine, pain during intercourse, strong-smelling urine, and abdominal pain.

Chronic bacterial prostatitis

It is a bacterial infection in the prostate gland. It usually occurs due to stress, autoimmune diseases, bladder stones, urinary retention. It is caused by bacteria called Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating, painful urination, pain while ejaculating, and pain during bowel movements

The Emflox 200mg Tablet is prescribed in the following indications as Urinary tract infections, Prostatitis, Diarrhea, Polynephritis, Cystitis, and Gonorrhoea

Emflox 200mg Tablet contains Norfloxacin 200mg is a quinolone antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the activity of a bacterial enzyme called DNA gyrase and preventing the bacterial cell from reproduction and repairing themselves and killing the bacteria which is responsible for the infection.

Emflox 200mg Tablet contains Norfloxacin 200mg is a quinolone antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the activity of a bacterial enzyme called DNA gyrase and preventing the bacterial cell from reproduction and repairing themselves and killing the bacteria which is responsible for the infection.

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Norfloxacin
• It is contraindicated to use the medicine that may prolong the QT interval
• The use of Fluoroquinolones associated with some serious adverse reactions includes tendinitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, and CNS effects

• Photosensitivity
• Tendon rupture
• Thrombocythemia
• Platelets increased
• Neutropenia
• Dizziness
• Increased transaminases
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Peripheral neuropathy

• How long should I take the Emflox 200mg Tablet?

Normally the duration of this medicine depends upon the severity of the disease. You should take this according to your doctor advice

• Is the Emflox 200mg Tablet is effective?

Yes, it is considered effective when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions

• What if I do not get better after using the Emflox 200mg Tablet?

If you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment kindly inform your doctor.

Alcohol

The use of alcohol may produce harmful effects while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Driving or operating machinery

It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Pregnancy

The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor

Breast Feeding

The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor

Kidney Problem

The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Liver Disease

Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine to patients who are having a hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor

The Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence

It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.

It is not clear that the use of this medicine is considered safe for children. Kindly consult with your doctor.

The Tablet should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.

• The use of this medicine may prolong the QT interval and may cause a maculopapular rash
• Kindly avoid using this medicine if you have peripheral neuropathy
• It should not be the first drug of choice to pediatrics due to the increased risk for developing adverse effect
• The use of fluoroquinolones is associated with an increased risk for developing tendinitis and tendon rupture
• Kindly avoid using fluoroquinolones in patients who are with a history of myasthenia gravis because the use of this medicine may cause muscle weakness
• The use of this medicine may cause CNS effects to include convulsions, increased intracranial pressure, and toxic psychosis

                 Tendinitis and Tendon rupture (Muscle damage)

• This medicine causes tendinitis and tendon rupture, which mainly affects your shoulder, hands, ankles, or other joint parts of your body. And muscle damage also occurs usually on the tendons surrounding the muscles. It may experience pain, numbness, or tingling sensations in your muscles. It should be a risk in patients of more than 60 years of age or undergone a transplant of kidney, heart, or lung. If necessary, then needs dose adjustment or replacement

              Diarrhea

• This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition. Better to take probiotics with this medicine to avoid diarrhea.

              Antibiotic resistance

• Finish the complete course of antibiotics even if you feel better. Otherwise, it will lead to Antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics)

• You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
• You are not responding to the treatment
• You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching

The Tablet contain Norfloxacin 200mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infections, Prostatitis, Diarrhea, Polynephritis, Cystitis, and Gonorrhoea. Norfloxacin is an antibiotic that helps to inhibit the growth of infection. Mainly this bacterial infection targets the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs.

Drug-Drug Interaction

BCG vaccine live

The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism

Aluminum hydroxide

Use alternative drugs because the use of aluminum hydroxide decreases the effect of norfloxacin by inhibiting the GI absorption

Escitalopram

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of escitalopram increase the toxicity of norfloxacin by QTc interval

Estradiol

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of norfloxacin decreases the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure.

Anti-diabetic drug

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of norfloxacin increases the effect of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic synergism.

Haloperidol

It should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine increases the QTc interval.

Drug-Food Interaction

No interaction was found while using this medicine

Drug-Disease Interaction

Central nervous system disorders

Using this medicine is needs caution in patients with seizures, other central nervous system abnormalities, or fits. It causes hallucinations, anxiety, confusion, and restlessness, etc. Inform the doctor, then will do dose adjustment or replacement is needed. If necessary to take this medicine with seizure medications.

Colitis

This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This drug should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.

QT prolongation

This drug should be used with caution in patients with heart-related problems such as irregular heart rate, in which this drug alters the heart rate.

Kidney diseases

It should be used with caution in a patient with renal impairment or kidney disease. Then it leads to the risk of kidney damage. Based on the patient clinical condition, adjust the dose accordingly.

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).

• Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
• Protect from light and heat.
• Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
• Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.

The Tablet contain Norfloxacin 200mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infections, Prostatitis, Diarrhea, Polynephritis, Cystitis, and Gonorrhoea. Norfloxacin 200mg is a quinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection by preventing bacteria reproduction and repairing themselves. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial and parasitic infections.

This medicine is contraindicated to allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching, swelling and breathing difficulties, tendinitis or tendon rupture, and myasthenia gravis.