Zenflox 400 mg Tablet

Zenflox 400 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains 400 mg of ofloxacin in each tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Zenflox 400 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and may be prescribed for infections such as some urinary tract, respiratory, skin, or gastrointestinal infections when a doctor determines it is appropriate.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from copying their DNA, which prevents them from growing and spreading. Because Zenflox 400 mg Tablet is an oral tablet, the medicine is absorbed through the stomach and intestines after swallowing, then travels in the body to fight the infection.

Zenflox 400 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in the Zenflox range compared with Zenflox 200 mg Tablet. A doctor may choose Zenflox 400 mg Tablet when a larger dose is needed, which can mean fewer tablets per dose than the 200 mg strength. This strength is not for self-starting, and it should be used only when the prescribed dose matches this tablet strength.

• Urinary tract infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain gastrointestinal infections
• Other bacterial infections prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Zenflox 400 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes, with or without food unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or sucralfate; separate dosing as directed because these can reduce absorption.
• Drink enough fluids while taking this tablet unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.
• Avoid taking the tablet with dairy alone; if you take it with a meal, follow your doctor’s instructions.

Each Zenflox 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of ofloxacin per tablet. How often it is taken depends on the infection and the doctor’s prescription; it may be prescribed once or twice daily, and the total daily amount must follow the prescriber’s directions. Do not take more tablets per day than your doctor instructs, because the correct dose for this 400 mg strength is 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
• Stomach pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Taste changes

• Zenflox 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength antibiotic, so it should only be used when a doctor has confirmed it is appropriate for the infection and dose.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, nerve problems, seizures, kidney disease, or heart rhythm problems.
• This medicine may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid heavy exercise if you develop tendon pain, because fluoroquinolones can increase tendon injury risk.
• Do not take antacids, iron, zinc, calcium supplements, or multivitamins close to this tablet unless your doctor tells you how to separate them.
• Limit alcohol if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset while you are taking this medicine.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners, diabetes medicines, and heart rhythm medicines.

• Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
• Iron, zinc, calcium, or multivitamin supplements
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Medicines that affect heart rhythm, such as some antiarrhythmics

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