Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of microorganisms and killing the existing ones that cause the infection.
Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the fungus may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the fungus may continue to grow and the infection may return or worsen.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of Floxzen ST Tablet
Benefits of Floxzen ST Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet used to treat certain bacterial infections such as pneumonia (a lung infection), bronchitis (infection of the tubes leading to the lungs), gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease), and infections of the ears, throat, stomach, urinary tract, and prostate (a male reproductive gland). It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing infection. It is advisable to continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and difficult to treat.
Side effects of Floxzen ST Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Floxzen ST
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
How to use Floxzen ST Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Floxzen ST Tablet works
Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ofloxacin and Serratiopeptidase. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic. It prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing thereby killing the bacteria. Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme which works by breaking down abnormal proteins at the site of inflammation, and promotes healing.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Floxzen ST Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Floxzen ST 200mg/10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take your medication timely to maintain steady levels in your body.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.
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Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
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- Ofloxacin. Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Generics UK T/A Mylan; 2002 [revised Mar. 2016]. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- PubChem. Serratiopeptidase. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ofloxacin. Raritan, New Jersey: Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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