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Flocy is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Flocy has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Flocy is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Flocy have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Flocy are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Flocy has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Flocy has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Flocy related warnings section.
Flocy is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Flocy have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Flocy with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flocy is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Flocy is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flocy is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Flocy safe for pregnant women?
Flocy may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Flocy, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Flocy safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Flocy. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Flocy on the Kidneys?
Flocy has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flocy on the Liver?
Flocy may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Flocy on the Heart?
Flocy is rarely harmful for the heart.
Flocy should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flocy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flocy habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Flocy can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Flocy. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Flocy is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Flocy for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flocy
Taking Flocy with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flocy
Consumption of alcohol and Flocy together may have severe effects on your health.
Discontinuing Flocy on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, you can take Flocy 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 all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Flocy is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division for this it stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which is other drugs to resistant.
Yes, Flocy 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.
Flocy is not recommended as the first-line of a drug for treating a sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it. Keep your doctor informed.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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