Oflacin 400 mg Tablet

Oflacin 400 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains 400 mg of ofloxacin in each tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Oflacin 400 mg Tablet for infections such as those affecting the urinary tract, lungs, skin, or prostate when the bacteria are expected to respond to ofloxacin. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, it should be used only when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by blocking enzymes bacteria need to copy and repair their DNA, which stops the bacteria from multiplying. In tablet form, Oflacin 400 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body so the antibiotic can reach the infection site.

Oflacin 400 mg Tablet is the higher-strength sibling of Oflacin 200 mg Tablet, so each tablet delivers twice as much ofloxacin. This can make it a better fit for adults who need a larger prescribed dose and for infections where a doctor chooses a stronger tablet to match the treatment plan. The 400 mg tablet is not meant to be split into a self-chosen dose; the prescriber decides whether this strength is right based on the infection and the patient’s health.

• Urinary tract infections
• Prostatitis
• Respiratory tract bacterial infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Other doctor-diagnosed susceptible bacterial infections

• Swallow Oflacin 400 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the time your doctor prescribed, with or without food.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium supplements, or sucralfate; separate doses as instructed by your clinician.
• Drink plenty of fluids unless your doctor has told you to restrict fluids.
• Do not use it for a longer or shorter time than prescribed, even if you start feeling better.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help unless your prescriber gave different directions.

Each Oflacin 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of ofloxacin per tablet. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and the maximum daily dose are set by the doctor based on the infection, kidney function, age, and other medicines. Do not increase the number of tablets on your own, since this is a higher-strength tablet and the dose should be individualized.

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

Common side effects of Ofloxacin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Photosensitivity or easier sunburn

• Oflacin 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength antibiotic, so it should be used only when a prescriber has assessed that this dose is needed.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if the tablet makes you dizzy, sleepy, or less alert.
• Limit strong sun or UV exposure, because ofloxacin can make you more sensitive to sunlight.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, seizures, myasthenia gravis, kidney disease, or heart rhythm problems.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset.
• Do not take it together with antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, or sucralfate without spacing doses.
• Contact your clinician promptly if you develop tendon pain, nerve symptoms, or severe diarrhea while taking this medicine.

• Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
• Iron or zinc supplements
• Calcium supplements or dairy-based products taken at the same time
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Medicines that affect heart rhythm, including QT-prolonging drugs

Store Oflacin 400 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.