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Genflox Benefits & Uses

Genflox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Genflox 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Genflox Related Warnings

Is the use of Genflox safe for pregnant women?

Genflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Genflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Genflox safe during breastfeeding?

Genflox can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Genflox on the Kidneys?

Genflox rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Genflox on the Liver?

Genflox is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Genflox on the Heart?

Genflox may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Genflox with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Genflox Contraindications

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Genflox

Is this Genflox habit forming or addictive?

Genflox is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Genflox as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Genflox only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Genflox for mental disorders.

No

Genflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Genflox

Taking Genflox with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Genflox

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Genflox as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Genflox

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Genflox?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Genflox should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Genflox contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Genflox does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Genflox with metformin?

Take Genflox if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Genflox?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Genflox is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Genflox with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Genflox along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.