Floxaday 400mg 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.

Floxaday 400mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Floxaday Tablet

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Floxaday Tablet

In Bacterial infections

Floxaday 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Floxaday 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 Floxaday

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea

How to use Floxaday 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. Floxaday 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Floxaday Tablet works

Floxaday 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine to be taken by mouth. 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

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Floxaday 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Floxaday 400mg 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 feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Floxaday 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Floxaday 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Floxaday 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Floxaday 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Floxaday 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Floxaday 400mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Floxaday 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

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

FAQs

Can the use of Floxaday 400mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, use of Floxaday 400mg Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Floxaday 400mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.

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References

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Address: 90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Floxaday 400mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Floxaday Tablet

Benefits of Floxaday Tablet

In Bacterial infections

Side effects of Floxaday Tablet

Common side effects of Floxaday

How to use Floxaday Tablet

How Floxaday Tablet works

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Can the use of Floxaday 400mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

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