Zenflox 200 mg Tablet

Zenflox 200 mg Tablet contains 200 mg of ofloxacin in each tablet. Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections when a doctor decides this strength is appropriate. Zenflox 200 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine and should be used only for infections caused by susceptible bacteria, not for viral illnesses.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes needed for bacteria to copy and repair their DNA. Because the tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body, Zenflox 200 mg Tablet can reach the infection site through the bloodstream.

Zenflox 200 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Zenflox 400 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller per-dose amount or needs to adjust treatment for an individual patient. This 200 mg tablet can help provide more flexible dosing, especially when the prescribed total daily dose is not as high as the 400 mg strength. It is still a full-strength antibiotic tablet and should be used only exactly as directed.

• Bacterial infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain eye-related bacterial infections when prescribed systemically

• Swallow Zenflox 200 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor prescribes it regularly.
• You may take it with or without food, but if it upsets your stomach, taking it with food can help.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, sucralfate, or multivitamins; separate doses as instructed by your doctor.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.

Each Zenflox 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of ofloxacin. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or in divided doses; the exact schedule and total daily dose are determined by the prescriber. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your doctor has set for you.

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 upset
• Taste changes
• Trouble sleeping

• Use with caution if you have a history of tendon problems, because fluoroquinolones can injure tendons.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if Zenflox 200 mg Tablet makes you dizzy or sleepy.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems or low potassium, since ofloxacin can affect the heart rhythm in some people.
• Let your prescriber know if you have epilepsy, seizure history, or kidney disease.
• Do not use this medicine for viral infections such as colds or flu.
• Tell your doctor about all supplements and antacids, because minerals can block absorption of this tablet.
• Use extra caution in older adults, who may have a higher risk of certain side effects.

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

Store Zenflox 200 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and direct heat.