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19.47

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Norfloxacin (0.30%)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Flox Eye Drop 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

Flox Eye Drop is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Flox Eye Drop may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Flox Eye Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flox Eye Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Flox Eye Drop is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Flox Eye Drop in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Norfloxacin   0.30%

Uses of Flox Eye Drop
Flox Eye Drop 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 Flox Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Flox Eye Drop works
Flox Eye Drop 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 Flox Eye Drop
Your doctor has prescribed Flox 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 Flox 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 Flox an antibiotic?
Yes, Flox is an antibiotic and belongs to a class of medicines called fluoroquinolones.

Q. Can I take Flox with dimenhydrinate?
Flox 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 Flox treat chlamydia infections?
No, Flox is not active against the chlamydia group of organisms, hence it is not used to treat infections caused by chlamydia.

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