Manufacturer: Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Ofloxacin(200mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, etc. If any of the side effects get aggravated, you must consult your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. You must take adequate rest for a faster recovery, also take a healthy diet and drink plenty of water. Your doctor may ask for a few laboratory and diagnostic tests to know the effects of the medicine on your body.
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone whose primary mechanism of action is inhibition of bacterial DNA gyrase. In vitro it has a broad spectrum of activity against aerobic Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, although it is poorly active against anaerobes.
Ofloxacin is well absorbed after oral administration. Wide tissue and body fluid distribution is demonstrated. Urinary excretion is thought to be the primary route of elimination, with 80% of the dose recovered in the urine within 24 hours. The serum half-life ranges between 2.9 and 9 hours in a dose-dependent manner.
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
Severe side effects of Toflox Plus
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Headache
Hypersensitivity
Hypereosinophilia
Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Granulocytopenia
Hemolytic anemia
Low blood platelets
Thrombocytosis
Gastrointestinal disturbance
Increased liver enzymes
Increased bilirubin in the blood
Increased blood urea
Pseudomembranous colitis
Jaundice
Acute renal failure
Breathlessness
Seizure
Inflammation of tendons
Tendon rupture
Serum sickness
Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome
Itching
Rash
Drug fever
Joint pain
Erythema multiforme
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Psychotic disorder
Visual disturbance
Tendinitis and tendon rupture.
Peripheral neuropathy.
Central nervous system effects.
Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis
Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet.
Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Ofloxacin is used to treat certain infections including pneumonia, and infections of the skin, bladder, reproductive organs, and prostate (a male reproductive gland).
Some products that may interact with this drug include: "blood thinners" (such as acenocoumarol, warfarin), strontium. Many drugs besides ofloxacin may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including dofetilide, procainamide, amiodarone, quinidine, sotalol, among others.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg 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.
You have been prescribed Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Diarrhea may 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.
Discontinue Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
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. Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can I stop taking Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. What if I miss my dose?
Take Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.
Q. Can the use of Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg 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. What if I don't get better after using Toflox Plus 200 mg/200 mg Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
