Usage, Directions, Indication and Instructions

This is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis; venereal disease (VD); and prostate, skin, and urinary tract infections. This is also sometimes used to treat other types of infection, including infections of the bones and joints and of the stomach and intestines. This may also be used to treat or prevent anthrax or plague (serious infections that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack) in people who may have been exposed to the germs that cause these infections in the air. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Drink at least eight full glasses of water or other liquid every day while you are on this medication.

Adverse Reactions, Precautions and Warning

You should not take if you are allergic to any its ingredients or to any other fluoroquinolone antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin. This should also be avoided if the patient is taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or an oral vaccine for typhoid. Certain drugs may interact with it and patients are advised to discuss with their health care professional about any kind of medications that they are taking. Common to bothersome side effects of this are likely to include loss of appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, insomnia, sensitivity to sunlight, vomiting, nervousness, nausea or headaches. Do not drive a car or work on dangerous machines until you know how this will affect you. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, diabetes, epilepsy, colitis, stomach problems, vision problems, heart disease, or history of stroke. This may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

Dosage and Administration

The usual dose is 200-400mg every 12 hours (twice a day) with or without food for 3-10 days or more and should be taken exactly as directed. Some infections may take up to 6 weeks or longer. To treat VD, a single dose is taken. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Important

Continue taking even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor. If you stop too soon or if you skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.

Take only under doctors directions.

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Floxin® is a registered brand name of Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Company

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