Floxip 250 Tablet
Uses of Floxip 250 MG
For the treatment of respiratory tract infections, ear infection, urinary tract infection, sexually transmitted diseases, intestinal infections, a stomach infection, skin infection, bone and joint infection, digestive system related infections, infections associated with surgeries.
Contraindications of Floxip 250 MG
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If you are allergic to Ciprofloxacin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
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If you are taking other quinolone medicines like moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin or nalidixic acid.
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If you are taking tizanidine (a medicine used to treat muscle spasm).
Side effects of Floxip 250 MG
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Fever
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Nausea
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Diarrhoea
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Vomiting
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Dyspepsia
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Flatulence
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Joint pain
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Muscle pain
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Rash, Itchy skin (Pruritus)
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Urticaria (pale, red bumps on the skin)
Precautions and Warnings of Floxip 250 MG
Pregnancy
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It is preferable to avoid Floxip Tablet if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby as this medicine may harm your baby.
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If you conceive while taking this medicine, stop taking this medicine immediately and inform your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You have kidney diseases, as Floxip Tablet will then require dose adjustment.
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You have a history of fits.
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You have diabetes as your blood glucose can drop when you are on this medicine.
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You have myasthenia gravis. This medicine can worsen it.
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You have a history of tendon problems.
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You have heart diseases, very slow heart rhythm, heart failure.
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You have liver diseases.
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You have any psychiatric illness.
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If you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells).
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You experience any sudden severe allergic reaction, pain or swelling in joints and tendinitis, stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
Mode of Action of Floxip 250 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Floxip 250 MG
Interactions of Floxip 250 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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Sometimes Floxip Tablet may affect the way other medicines work or vice versa if taken at the same time.
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Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
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Especially, if you are on certain medications like antigout medicines such as probenecid, antacids like cimetidine, anti-emetic like metoclopramide, medicines for breathing-related disorders, anticoagulants like warfarin, medicines used to treat brain-related disorder like clozapine, medicines for erectile dysfunction, etc.
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Other medicines that should be used with caution are medicines for sleeping disorders like zolpidem, immunosuppressants like ciclosporin, anaesthesia like lidocaine, etc.
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Concomitant use of Floxip Tablet and medicines used for heart disorders, psychotic disorders and certain antibiotics should be used cautiously as it can lead to undesirable effects.
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Medicines or certain supplements containing iron, calcium, etc. antacids or sucralfate should not be taken within two hours of taking this medicine as they reduce the effect of this medicine.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Floxip 250 MG
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Floxip Tablet does not require any special storage conditions.
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Try to keep it out of the reach of children.
Dosage of Floxip 250 MG
Overdose
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If you take more medicine than that prescribed, Floxip Tablet may cause confusion, tremors, headache, tiredness, dizziness, hallucinations, fits, liver or kidney impairment, blood in the urine, difficulty in urination.
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Contact your doctor immediately in case of an overdose or rush to the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
For optimum effect, doses of antibiotics should not be missed. If you have missed taking any dose of Floxip Tablet, then take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
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