Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Prulifloxacin(600mg)
Percin Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken on an empty stomach. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may have an allergic reaction, altered liver function tests, stomach pain and nausea as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own, but please consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, shortness of breath or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Percin Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Prulifloxacin 600 mg achieves peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of ulifloxacin (1.6μg/mL) in a median time to Cmax (tmax) of 1 hour. Ulifloxacin is ≈45% bound to serum proteins in vivo. It is extensively distributed throughout tissues and shows good penetration into many body tissues.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Percin
Allergic reaction
Abnormal liver function tests
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prulifloxacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Gastritis
Liver Disease
Percin Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Percin Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Percin Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Prulifloxacin is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a variety of susceptible bacterial infections. Prulifloxacin has been investigated for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection.
PRULIFLOXACIN is known to interact with blood thinner (warfarin) antacids containing (calcium, magnesium, aluminium), a medicine used to treat asthma (theophylline), antiulcer (cimetidine) antigout (probenecid), pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, diclofenac, celecoxib), antidiabetic medicines (chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide, tolazamide, tolbutamide), medicine used to treat high blood pressure (nicardipine).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Percin Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Percin Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Percin Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Percin Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Percin Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Percin Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.
Q. Can the use of Percin Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Percin Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. Can I stop taking Percin Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Percin Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. Can the use of Percin Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, use of Percin Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Percin Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
