Zanocin OD 400 mg Tablet ER

Zanocin OD 400 mg Tablet ER is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 400 mg of ofloxacin in each extended-release tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections when your prescriber decides this medicine is appropriate. Zanocin OD 400 mg Tablet ER is not for viral illnesses like colds or flu.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes needed for bacteria to copy their DNA and grow. In tablet form, Zanocin OD 400 mg Tablet ER releases the medicine over time so the body can absorb it gradually.

The 400 mg extended-release tablet is a higher-strength, once-daily form of ofloxacin that is typically used only after a doctor has assessed the infection and the patient. Compared with lower-strength or immediate-release ofloxacin products, Zanocin OD 400 mg Tablet ER is designed for simpler dosing and steadier exposure over time, which may help fit selected treatment plans.

• Bacterial urinary tract infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue bacterial infections
• Some gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Other doctor-prescribed bacterial infections

• Take Zanocin OD 400 mg Tablet ER exactly as prescribed; swallow the tablet whole with water.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the extended-release tablet.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor tells you to use it once daily.
• You may take it with or without food, but avoid taking it together with antacids, iron, zinc, or sucralfate.
• Drink enough fluids unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.

Each Zanocin OD 400 mg Tablet ER provides 400 mg of ofloxacin. The dose may be taken once daily or on another schedule your doctor chooses, depending on the infection, kidney function, and other factors; do not take more than your prescriber recommends, and the maximum daily amount is set by the doctor for your situation.

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
• Stomach pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Sensitivity to sunlight

• Zanocin OD 400 mg Tablet ER is a higher-strength fluoroquinolone and should be used only when a clinician has decided it is appropriate.
• Avoid taking it with dairy alone, calcium-fortified drinks, antacids, iron, zinc, or sucralfate at the same time, because they can reduce absorption.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of tendon problems, seizures, nerve disease, heart rhythm problems, or kidney disease.
• This medicine may make you more sensitive to sunlight, so limit strong sun and use protection outdoors.
• It can cause dizziness, so be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or over age 60, since fluoroquinolones can carry added risks in some people.
• Do not use it to treat viral infections, and do not share it with anyone else.

• Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
• Iron or zinc supplements
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• QT-prolonging medicines such as certain antiarrhythmics or antipsychotics

Store Zanocin OD 400 mg Tablet ER in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.