Moxicip 400 mg Tablet

Moxicip 400 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic that contains 400 mg of moxifloxacin in each tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections and other susceptible infections when a prescriber decides it is appropriate. Moxicip 400 mg Tablet is not for viral illnesses like colds or flu.

How it works: Moxifloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes needed for DNA replication, which stops bacteria from multiplying and helps clear the infection. As a tablet, Moxicip 400 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to reach the bloodstream and infection site.

Moxicip 400 mg Tablet is the standard full-strength tablet form of moxifloxacin, so it is suited for adults who have been specifically assessed by a doctor for this dose. Compared with lower-strength options used in some treatment plans, the 400 mg tablet delivers the full dose in one tablet and may be chosen for once-daily treatment when the infection and the patient’s condition call for it.

• Bacterial pneumonia
• Acute bacterial sinusitis
• Chronic bronchitis flare-ups caused by bacteria
• Skin and soft tissue bacterial infections
• Other infections caused by susceptible bacteria when prescribed

• Swallow the Moxicip 400 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day if it is prescribed once daily.
• You may take it with or without food if your prescriber has not given different instructions.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium supplements, or multivitamins; separate dosing as directed because they can reduce absorption.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Moxicip 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of moxifloxacin. For many approved uses, this strength is taken once daily, and the maximum daily amount is usually 400 mg unless a doctor specifically changes the plan. Your prescriber decides the dose and treatment length based on the infection, your health history, and how you respond.

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

Common side effects of Moxifloxacin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Faster or more noticeable heart rhythm in some people

• Moxicip 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength antibiotic tablet and should be used only when a clinician has determined it is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, seizures, myasthenia gravis, heart rhythm problems, or low potassium or magnesium.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or lightheadedness, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid using it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, or multivitamins because absorption can drop.
• Tell your prescriber about all heart medicines and other drugs that can affect heart rhythm, because moxifloxacin can increase the risk of QT prolongation.
• Use extra caution if you have diabetes, because blood sugar changes can occur with fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or stomach upset in some people, so limit it if your clinician advises.

• Antacids and mineral supplements containing aluminum, magnesium, calcium, iron, or zinc
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Medicines that can prolong the QT interval, including some antiarrhythmics and certain antidepressants or antipsychotics
• Diabetes medicines, including insulin and oral hypoglycemics
• Systemic corticosteroids such as prednisone, which can increase tendon risk

Store Moxicip 400 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.