Gembio 320 mg Tablet

Gembio 320 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic containing 320 mg of gemifloxacin in each tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, including some respiratory tract infections, when a doctor decides this medicine is appropriate. Gembio 320 mg Tablet is not an antiviral or a treatment for colds or flu.

How it works: Gemifloxacin in Gembio 320 mg Tablet works by stopping bacteria from copying and repairing their DNA, which helps kill the bacteria causing the infection. Taking it as a tablet allows the medicine to be absorbed through the stomach and intestines and then travel through the body to fight the infection.

Gembio 320 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet used for adults who have been specifically assessed by a clinician and need this exact gemifloxacin dose. Because there are no other strengths or forms in this brand line, the 320 mg tablet is the standard product presentation here, and the doctor chooses whether it fits the infection being treated and the patient’s risk factors.

• Bacterial respiratory infections
• Acute bacterial bronchitis exacerbations
• Community-acquired pneumonia
• Infections caused by susceptible bacteria only

• Swallow Gembio 320 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time and for the number of days your doctor prescribed, even if you start feeling better.
• You may take it with or without food if your prescriber does not give different instructions.
• Do not take antacids, iron, zinc, sucralfate, or multivitamins at the same time as the tablet; separate them as directed by your pharmacist or doctor.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Finish the full course to help prevent the infection from returning and to reduce antibiotic resistance.

Gembio 320 mg Tablet provides 320 mg of gemifloxacin per tablet, which is the full dose contained in each tablet. In adults, it may be taken once daily for a prescribed number of days, but the exact schedule and whether it is the right choice depend on the infection, kidney function, and other medical factors. Do not take more than the prescribed amount in one day.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Gemifloxacin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rash
• Changes in taste
• Stomach upset

• Use caution if you have a history of tendon problems, especially if you are older than 60 or take steroid medicines.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, low potassium or magnesium, or other heart disease.
• Gemifloxacin can raise the risk of serious skin reactions; stop the medicine and get help if you develop a rash, blistering, or peeling skin.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium supplements, or multivitamins because they can reduce absorption.
• Use caution with driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.
• Tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis, seizures, kidney disease, or a history of severe antibiotic reactions.
• Do not use for viral illnesses; Gembio 320 mg Tablet only treats bacterial infections.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Iron, zinc, calcium, and multivitamin products
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Antiarrhythmic medicines or other drugs that can affect heart rhythm

Store Gembio 320 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original pack, away from moisture and excess heat.