Floxip Drop Benefits & Uses

Floxip Drop is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Floxip Drop 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: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Floxip Drop Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Floxip Drop is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Angina Pectoris
Decreased blood pressure

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Irritability
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Rash
Dry Mouth
पेट की गैस
Insomnia
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)

Floxip Drop Related Warnings

Is the use of Floxip Drop safe for pregnant women?

Floxip may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Floxip, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Floxip Drop safe during breastfeeding?

Floxip 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 Floxip Drop on the Kidneys?

Floxip may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Floxip Drop on the Liver?

Floxip has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Floxip Drop on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Floxip Drop with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Mild

Probenecid

Floxip Drop Contraindications

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

Arrhythmia
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Floxip Drop

Is this Floxip Drop habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Floxip Drop. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Floxip Drop you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Floxip Drop is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Floxip Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Floxip Drop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Floxip Drop

Taking certain foods and Floxip Drop together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxip Drop

Consumption of alcohol and Floxip Drop together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cipro® (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 710-713