Balofloxacin Benefits & Uses

Balofloxacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Balofloxacin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Balofloxacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Balofloxacin safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Balofloxacin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Balofloxacin safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Balofloxacin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Balofloxacin on the Kidneys?

Balofloxacin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Balofloxacin on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Balofloxacin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Balofloxacin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Balofloxacin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Balofloxacin with Other Drugs

Balofloxacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Hydrocortisone

Prednisolone

Moderate

Aspirin

Metformin

Acarbose

Pioglitazone

Balofloxacin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Balofloxacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Balofloxacin

Is this Balofloxacin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Balofloxacin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Balofloxacin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Balofloxacin should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Balofloxacin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Balofloxacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Balofloxacin

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Balofloxacin and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Balofloxacin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Balofloxacin with alcohol.

Unknown