- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Jul 14, 2023
Flontin 500mg
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Product Overview
Flontin 500 tablet is an antibiotic, used to treat several bacterial infection that includes urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It works by killing and stopping the growth of infectious bacteria.
Uses
FLONTIN 500MG TABLET is used in adults to treat bacterial infections of the following:
- Respiratory tract infections
- Recurring ear and sinusitis infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Genital tract infections
- Gastrointestinal tract infections
- Intraabdominal infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Anthrax inhalation exposure
- Management for fever in neutropenia-associated infection
Side Effect
COMMON
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
UNCOMMON
- Fungal superinfections (serious fungal infections)
- Loss of appetite
- Taste disorders
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Wind (flatulence)
- Indigestion and heartburn
- Hyperactivity, agitation
- Headache, dizziness, sleeping problems
How to use
Take FLONTIN 500MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Try to take the medicine after meals. Swallow FLONTIN 500MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
How It works
FLONTIN 500MG TABLET contains Ciprofloxacin which is an antibacterial agent that acts by preventing bacterial replication by targeting the essential enzyme inside the bacteria. This leads to the restriction of growth of the disease-causing bacteria inside the infected person and thereby helps to control the infection and treat its symptoms caused by it.
Safety Advice for Flontin 500mg
HEART DISEASE
FLONTIN 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from heart problems such as prolonged QT interval (seen on ECG, electrical recording of the heart), have very slow heart rhythm (bradycardia), weak heart (heart failure), history of heart attack, leaking of heart valves, tearing in the aortic wall, bulging of a large blood vessel, if you have taken any medicine that cause abnormal ECG changes, and congenital heart valve disease. Consult your doctor before taking FLONTIN 500MG TABLET.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking FLONTIN 500MG TABLET because it can make you feel dizzier. Consult your doctor before taking FLONTIN 500MG TABLET.
BREASTFEEDING
FLONTIN 500MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through breast milk and could be harmful to the baby. Consult your doctor before taking FLONTIN 500MG TABLET.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can FLONTIN 500MG TABLET increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, the use of FLONTIN 500MG TABLET is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (Achilles tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take FLONTIN 500MG TABLET. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
What will happen if I accidentally take more of FLONTIN 500MG TABLET?
If you have accidentally overdosed on FLONTIN 500MG TABLET, you may suffer from reversible kidney toxicity. In such cases, adequate hydration should be maintained. Hence, drink plenty of fluids, to avoid further complications. And consult a doctor immediately and visit the nearby hospital.