Zenflox OD 400 mg Tablet

Zenflox OD 400 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet 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 the common cold or flu. A doctor may prescribe Zenflox OD 400 mg Tablet for infections in the urinary tract, lungs, skin, or other areas when ofloxacin is an appropriate choice. Because it is a 400 mg tablet, it is a full-strength prescription form that should be used only as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from making and repairing the DNA they need to survive and multiply. As a tablet, Zenflox OD 400 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract so the medicine can reach the infection site through the bloodstream.

Zenflox OD 400 mg Tablet is the specific 400 mg tablet strength, so it is not a starter dose to self-select. Doctors may choose this strength when they want a full tablet dose in a once-daily regimen, based on the infection type, severity, and your kidney function. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this tablet should be used exactly in the schedule your prescriber gives you.

• Urinary tract infections
• Respiratory tract bacterial infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Other bacterial infections when prescribed

• Swallow Zenflox OD 400 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the time your doctor prescribed, which is often once daily for an OD tablet.
• You can take it with or without food, but take it the same way each time if possible.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or sucralfate; separate these by several hours.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you feel better before it is done.

Each Zenflox OD 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of ofloxacin per tablet. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once daily or in another schedule your doctor chooses; the exact dose and duration are individualized, and the maximum daily amount should not be exceeded without medical supervision. Because this is a higher-strength antibiotic tablet, the prescriber decides whether 400 mg is appropriate for you based on the infection and your overall health.

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 discomfort
• Taste changes
• Photosensitivity or easier sunburn, which may be more noticeable with this 400 mg tablet if you are sensitive

• Use caution if you have a history of tendon problems, because ofloxacin can increase tendon injury risk.
• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Zenflox OD 400 mg Tablet affects you, since dizziness can occur.
• Limit sun exposure and use protection because ofloxacin can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, since dosing may need adjustment for a 400 mg tablet regimen.
• Inform your clinician if you have a history of seizures, nerve problems, or certain heart rhythm issues.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids or mineral supplements containing calcium, magnesium, iron, or zinc.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset, dizziness, or judgment while taking this antibiotic.

• Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
• Iron, zinc, calcium, or multivitamins with minerals
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin or other blood thinners
• Certain antiarrhythmic medicines that can affect heart rhythm

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