Quinstat 400 Tablet

Short Description

Quinstat 400 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Quinstat 400 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

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. Quinstat 400 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Quinstat 400 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.

You have been prescribed Quinstat 400 Tablet for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the medication. Do not touch the tip to any surface or to your eye to avoid contamination. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. It may cause short-term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up. Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the medication.