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USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Ofloxacin (NA)

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

Leoxin 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

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

Driving

Leoxin Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

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

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Leoxin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Leoxin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Ofloxacin   NA

Uses of Leoxin Tablet
Leoxin 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 Leoxin 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. Leoxin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Leoxin Tablet works
Leoxin 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 Leoxin Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Leoxin 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 Leoxin 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. What is Leoxin used for?
Leoxin is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.

Q. Is Leoxin a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Leoxin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.

Q. Is Leoxin an antibiotic?
Leoxin is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.

Q. Is Leoxin bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Leoxin is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.

Q. Is Leoxin a penicillin?
Leoxin is not a penicillin. Leoxin belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Is Leoxin a painkiller?
Leoxin is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Q. Is Leoxin a sulfa drug?
Leoxin is not a sulfa drug. Leoxin belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Leoxin contain sulfa?
Leoxin does not contain sulfa. Leoxin belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Leoxin affect birth control?
Leoxin does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Leoxin is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.

Q. Does Leoxin contain penicillin?
Leoxin does not contain penicillin. Leoxin belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Does Leoxin treat chlamydia?
Leoxin is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

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

Q. Can I take Leoxin with paracetamol?
Leoxin can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Leoxin with ibuprofen?
Leoxin when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Leoxin. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

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