Zo 400 mg Tablet

Zo 400 mg Tablet contains 400 mg of ofloxacin in each tablet. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Zo 400 mg Tablet for infections involving the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, or other susceptible bacterial sites when this strength is appropriate.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy and repair their DNA, which stops the germs from multiplying. As an oral tablet, Zo 400 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body so it can treat infections from the inside.

Zo 400 mg Tablet is the higher-strength sibling of Zo 200 mg Tablet, so it is used when a clinician decides a larger ofloxacin dose is needed. Because each tablet delivers 400 mg, it may fit some once- or twice-daily treatment plans better than lower strengths, but it is not a starting dose to choose on your own. A doctor selects this strength based on the infection being treated, your kidney function, and other medical factors.

• Urinary tract infections
• Respiratory tract bacterial infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Doctor-directed treatment for susceptible bacteria

• Swallow Zo 400 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if directed.
• You can take it with or without food, but avoid taking it together with milk, yogurt, calcium-fortified juice, antacids, or iron/zinc supplements.
• If your dose schedule says twice daily, space the tablets about 12 hours apart.
• Do not skip doses and do not stop early even if you feel better unless your doctor tells you to.
• Keep plenty of fluids up unless your clinician has told you to limit fluids.

Each Zo 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of ofloxacin per tablet. Depending on the infection and your health status, it may be taken once daily or twice daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose are set by the prescribing doctor; do not increase the dose on your own. This is a higher-strength tablet compared with Zo 200 mg Tablet, so it is meant for doctor-assessed dosing rather than casual use.

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
• Insomnia or trouble sleeping
• Photosensitivity or increased sun sensitivity

• Zo 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength ofloxacin tablet, so follow the prescribed schedule carefully and do not self-adjust the dose.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, seizures, myasthenia gravis, heart rhythm problems, or kidney disease.
• Use caution with driving or operating machinery until you know how Zo 400 mg Tablet affects you, since dizziness can happen.
• Limit heavy exercise if you develop tendon pain, especially in the Achilles tendon.
• Avoid unnecessary sun or tanning bed exposure because of possible photosensitivity.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18 years old, because this antibiotic is not appropriate for everyone.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or stomach upset in some people.

• Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
• Iron, zinc, or multivitamin supplements
• Calcium-rich foods or calcium-fortified drinks taken with the dose
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Other medicines that can affect heart rhythm, such as certain antiarrhythmics

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