Product introduction
Mahaflox 400 Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.
Mahaflox 400 Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may have experience headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and increase in transaminases as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own. However, consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Benefits of Mahaflox Tablet
Side effects of Mahaflox 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 Mahaflox
- Increased transaminase level in blood
How to use Mahaflox 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. Mahaflox 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mahaflox Tablet works
Mahaflox 400 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Safety advice
Consuming alcohol with Mahaflox 400 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mahaflox 400 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mahaflox 400 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Mahaflox 400 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Mahaflox 400 Tablet may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudden, transient loss of vision, or you may faint for a short period. This may affect your driving ability.
Mahaflox 400 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Mahaflox 400 Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Mahaflox 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mahaflox 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Mahaflox Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Mahaflox 400 Tablet, use 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.
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Mahaflox 400 Tablet
₹24.44/Tablet
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Mahaflox 400 Tablet for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short-term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Action Class
Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Interaction with drugs
Taking Mahaflox with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Escitalopram Oxalate with Moxifloxacin.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Haloperidol with Moxifloxacin.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Amiodarone with Moxifloxacin.
Both Aripiprazole and Moxifloxacin can affect heart rhythm and if taken together this may be fatal.
Do not consume Aripiprazole with Moxifloxacin.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Ondansetron with Moxifloxacin.
Patient concerns
Scar on face due to bacterial infections
Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion
I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days
I suffering from bacterial infections in my shaving area or too much acne problem.
Fudic cream twice a day
My child verry high cough and fever in cold sesion try to much doctor but result is no . It's will be countiue cough and fever it's good to be only antiboitic
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Antibiotics are required if bacterial infections. Consult child specialist
What are use mega-cv dry syrup Child are not drinking milk
Dr. Pranav Gupta
Paediatrics
Mega CV is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections
Sir which medication can we use to fast healing the wound such as minor cut,bacterial infections
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
just apply Neomycin cream locally
I get infections around my private parts and also near my toes It's basically fungus or bacterial infection
Dr. Banashree Majumdar
Dermatology
Dear Mr PATIENT need to check your lesions before prescribing any medications, post a high quality image of the lesion with a good resolution.
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