Alflox 400mg Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
70.00

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Norfloxacin (400mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Alflox 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Alflox 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Alflox 400mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Alflox 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alflox 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Alflox 400mg Tablet is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

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

Norfloxacin   400mg

Uses of Alflox Tablet
Alflox 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

How to use Alflox 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. Alflox 400mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Alflox Tablet works
Alflox 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Alflox Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Alflox 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 Alflox 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Alflox an antibiotic?
Yes, Alflox is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines called fluoroquinolones.

Q. Can I take Alflox with dimenhydrinate?
Alflox can be taken with dimenhydrinate. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Alflox treat chlamydia infections?
No, Alflox is not active against the chlamydia group of organisms, hence it is not used to treat infections caused by chlamydia.

Q. Does Alflox expire?
Yes, Alflox does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.