Plx 400mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Veritaz Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition
Pefloxacin (400mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Plx 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, nose, throat, skin and soft tissue infections, and pneumonia.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Plx 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. You may experience nausea, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Plx 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed
Alcohol Warning
Consuming alcohol with Plx 400mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeeding Warning
Plx 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Plx 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Rasagiline Selegiline Tizanidine Strontium Chloride
How it works
Plx 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Plx 400mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Plx 400mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Plx 400mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, Plx 400mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. This is because it is an antibiotic that kills harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the good bacteria in your stomach or intestines and causes diarrhea. If you experience severe diarrhea, please consult with your doctor about it.
Does Plx 400mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, use of Plx 400mg Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage. This is most commonly seen in the Achilles tendon. Muscle damage can occur in people of all ages who take Plx 400mg Tablet. If you experience any kind of muscle pain while using this medication, please inform your doctor.
