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Flo Benefits & Uses

Flo 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)

Flo 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

Flo Related Warnings

Is the use of Flo safe for pregnant women?

Flo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Flo again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Flo safe during breastfeeding?

Flo may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Flo, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Flo.

Moderate
What is the effect of Flo on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Flo on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Flo on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Flo on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Flo on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flo with Other Drugs

Flo 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

Flo Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flo 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 Flo

Is this Flo habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Flo has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Flo 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?

No, Flo is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Flo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flo

Flo may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Flo

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

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Flo

Question over 4 years ago

Does Flo contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Flo 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

Does Flo cause constipation?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Flo 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.

Question over 4 years ago

can I take Flo for UTI infection?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, you can take Flo for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Flo used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Flo is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Flo with doxycyclin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Flo can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.