Mahaflox 400mg Tablet
Mankind Pharma Ltd

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In-stock 5 tablets in 1 strip
97.94

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Moxifloxacin (400mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
ophthal

Related Warnings
SAFE
Alcohol
SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Mahaflox 400mg Tablet.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Mahaflox 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

Mahaflox 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

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Mahaflox 400mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudden, transient loss of vision, or you may faint for a short period. This may affect your driving ability.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Mahaflox 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Mahaflox 400mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

Mahaflox 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mahaflox 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Mahaflox 400mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Moxifloxacin   400mg

Uses of Mahaflox Tablet
Mahaflox 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 Mahaflox 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. Mahaflox 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mahaflox Tablet works
Mahaflox 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 Mahaflox Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Mahaflox 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 Mahaflox 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 moxifloxacin stronger than amoxicillin?
Moxifloxacin and amoxicillin are two different antibiotics effective against a wide range of infection causing bacteria and have different mechanisms of action. A comparison between moxifloxacin and amoxicillin cannot be drawn.

Q. Is Mahaflox strong?
Mahaflox is a broad spectrum antibiotic, effective in killing a wide range of bacteria and can be used against a variety of infections (infections of sinuses, airways, lungs, genital tract, abdominal infections, and infections of skin and eye). It is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is moxifloxacin an antibiotic/ steroid/ penicillin / a sulfa drug?
Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic and not a steroid / penicillin / sulfa drug. It belongs to a class of drugs called fluoroquinolone antibiotics and kills a wide range of infection causing bacteria. It does not have chemical structure or effects similar to steroids. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of moxifloxacin is different from sulfa drugs

Q. Is Mahaflox / Moxicip safe?
Yes. Mahaflox (also available as Moxicip) is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor