Treatment of Bacterial infections

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Alfox 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

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. Alfox 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Alfox 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. It is used in treating infections of the urinary tract nose throat skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative bacteria.Alfox 200mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with or without food preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.You may experience nausea and stomach pain as the side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own but do 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 that needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash swelling of the lips tongue or face shortness of breath or breathing problems. Let your doctor know if you have a history of kidney disease.

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. Alfox 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alfox 200mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Alfox 200mg 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. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Alfox 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Alfox 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Alfox 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alfox 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Alfox 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alfox 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Alfox 200mg 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.

Chemical Class :: Fluoroquinolone|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Nausea | Headache | Dizziness | Itching | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Rash | Genital itching | Vaginal inflammation | Phlebitis | Injection site reactions (pain swelling redness)

Q. Can the use of Alfox 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?::: Yes the use of Alfox 200mg 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 Alfox 200mg Tablet when I feel better?::: No do not stop taking Alfox 200mg 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 Alfox 200mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage? ::: Yes use of Alfox 200mg 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 Alfox 200mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.