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Floxazole Benefits & Uses

Floxazole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Floxazole 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Appendicitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: ciprofloxacin (250 mg), tinidazole (300 mg), ciprofloxacin (500 mg), tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Appendicitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: ciprofloxacin (250 mg), tinidazole (300 mg), ciprofloxacin (500 mg), tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Appendicitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: ciprofloxacin (250 mg), tinidazole (300 mg), ciprofloxacin (500 mg), tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet

Floxazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Floxazole safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Floxazole safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Floxazole. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Floxazole on the Kidneys?

Floxazole has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Floxazole on the Liver?

Floxazole may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Floxazole on the Heart?

Floxazole is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Floxazole with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Ketoconazole

Warfarin

Rifampicin

Clinidipine

Cimetidine

Moderate

Phenytoin

Floxazole Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Alcoholism
Hepatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Floxazole

Is this Floxazole habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Floxazole is addictive.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Floxazole can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Floxazole is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Floxazole is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Floxazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Floxazole

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Floxazole, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxazole

Taking Floxazole with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Floxazole

Question over 5 years ago

What is Floxazole?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Floxazole is a brand name for ciprofloxacin. 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, and bone infections.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Floxazole with dextromethorphan?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Floxazole can be taken with dextromethorphan. There are no known interactions between them. However, if you are experiencing any side effects after taking these two medicines to inform your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Floxazole with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Floxazole 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 together.

Question almost 5 years ago

How does Floxazole effects tendon?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Floxazole can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. 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.

Question about 5 years ago

What does Floxazole treat?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Floxazole used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.