Moxiford 400 mg Tablet

Moxiford 400 mg Tablet contains moxifloxacin 400 mg in each tablet. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Moxiford 400 mg Tablet for infections such as pneumonia, sinus infection, or skin and other bacterial infections when this medicine is appropriate. Use it only for the infection your prescriber diagnosed.

How it works: Moxifloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes needed for DNA replication, which stops the bacteria from multiplying. In tablet form, Moxiford 400 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to deliver the antibiotic into the body.

Moxiford 400 mg Tablet is a full-strength tablet, so it is not a low starting dose. Because each tablet already contains 400 mg of moxifloxacin, a doctor chooses this strength when that amount fits the infection being treated and the patient’s medical history. The tablet form is convenient for once-daily treatment plans and is designed for people who can swallow tablets.

• Bacterial pneumonia
• Sinus infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Skin and soft tissue bacterial infections
• Other bacterial infections when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Moxiford 400 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are on a once-daily schedule.
• You can take it with or without food if your doctor advises, but follow the label and your prescription instructions.
• Do not take antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, or calcium supplements at the same time; separate them from the tablet as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
• Finish the full course even if you start to feel better, unless your prescriber tells you to stop.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Moxiford 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of moxifloxacin per tablet. For many approved infections, this strength is often used as 1 tablet once daily, but the exact schedule and total duration are decided by the doctor based on the infection and the patient’s condition. Do not take more than prescribed; higher or extra doses can raise the risk of serious side effects.

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
• Vomiting
• Taste changes

• Moxiford 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength antibiotic tablet and should be used only when a doctor has assessed that moxifloxacin is appropriate.
• This medicine can affect the heart rhythm, so tell your doctor if you have a history of QT prolongation, arrhythmia, low potassium, or low magnesium.
• Use caution if you have tendon disorders, are over 60, or take steroids, because fluoroquinolones can increase tendon injury risk.
• Tell your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis, seizures, nerve problems, or diabetes, since this antibiotic can worsen certain conditions or affect blood sugar.
• It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Sun sensitivity can happen; limit excessive sun exposure and use protection if needed.
• Alcohol may worsen stomach upset or dizziness in some people.

• Antacids and supplements containing magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, or zinc
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Medicines that can also affect heart rhythm, such as certain antiarrhythmics or antipsychotics
• Steroids such as prednisone, which can raise tendon risk
• Diabetes medicines or insulin, because blood sugar changes can occur

Store Moxiford 400 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat.