Dioflox Tz is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Dioflox Tz also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Dioflox Tz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dioflox Tz as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dioflox Tz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Dioflox Tz has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Dioflox Tz related warnings talks about Dioflox Tz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Dioflox Tz is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Dioflox Tz have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Dioflox Tz may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Dioflox Tz is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Dioflox Tz is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Dioflox Tz safe for pregnant women?
Dioflox Tz can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dioflox Tz right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Dioflox Tz safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Dioflox Tz. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Dioflox Tz on the Kidneys?
Dioflox Tz may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dioflox Tz on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Dioflox Tz on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Dioflox Tz on the Heart?
You can take Dioflox Tz without any fear of damage to the heart.
Dioflox Tz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dioflox Tz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dioflox Tz habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Dioflox Tz.
Interaction between Food and Dioflox Tz
Taking Dioflox Tz with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dioflox Tz
Taking alcohol with Dioflox Tz can be dangerous.
Dioflox Tz is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
Yes, long-term use of Dioflox Tz can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
No, Dioflox Tz 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.
Yes, Dioflox Tz causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Dioflox Tz can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
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