R Flox 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

R Flox Information

R Flox, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, R Flox has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of R Flox depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed R Flox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of R Flox go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of R Flox is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if R Flox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the R Flox related warnings section.

R Flox is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. The section on R Flox contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of R Flox with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for R Flox, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

R Flox Benefits & Uses
R Flox Dosage & How to Take
R Flox Side Effects
R Flox Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of R Flox with Other Drugs
R Flox Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about R Flox
R Flox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

R Flox Benefits & Uses

R Flox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections
Bronchitis
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

R Flox 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: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

R Flox Related Warnings

Is the use of R Flox safe for pregnant women?

R Flox can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using R Flox, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of R Flox safe during breastfeeding?

R Flox should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of R Flox on the Kidneys?

R Flox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of R Flox on the Liver?

Using R Flox does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of R Flox on the Heart?

You can take R Flox without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of R Flox with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

R Flox Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about R Flox

Is this R Flox habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of R Flox 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 R Flox as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, R Flox 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, R Flox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

R Flox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and R Flox

Some foods when eaten with R Flox can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and R Flox

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking R Flox are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about R Flox

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take R Flox with ibuprofen?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking R Flox with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take R Flox with metformin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Take R Flox if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take R Flox for sinus infection?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes you can take this R Flox for treating sinus infection. However, this is not the first choice of drug for sinus infection advised by doctors. Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, painkillers and nasal sprays to relieve from severe nasal passage congestions.

Question almost 5 years ago

can I take R Flox for UTI infection?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can take R Flox for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take R Flox with milk?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking R Flox along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.