G Floren 320mg Tablet
Gemifloxacin (320mg)
by Indoco Remedies Ltd
strip of 5 tablets
Schedule H1 drug. Sold only against a valid prescription; the sale is recorded in a register retained for three years.
About this medicine
G Floren 320mg Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also 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 microorganisms. G Floren 320mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken 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. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. You may have a rash, vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain and nausea as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists 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. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
Uses
- Bacterial infections
Benefits
In bacterial infections
G Floren 320mg 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.
How it works
G Floren 320mg 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.
How to use
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. G Floren 320mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
Safety advice
- AlcoholSAFE
- Consuming alcohol with G Floren 320mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- G Floren 320mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCAUTION
- G Floren 320mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- G Floren 320mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- KidneyCAUTION
- G Floren 320mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of G Floren 320mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- G Floren 320mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of G Floren 320mg Tablet is recommended.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of G Floren 320mg 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.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Fluoroquinolone
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Gastro intestinal
- Action Class
- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Indoco Remedies Ltd
- Salt composition
- Gemifloxacin (320mg)
- Pack
- strip of 5 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.