Rapigat 400mg Tablet

Short Description

Rapigat 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Rapigat 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the 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. Rapigat 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Headache Dizziness Vomiting Nausea Stomach pain Diarrhea

Rapigat 400mg Tablet works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Gatifloxacin oral (tablet and suspension) and injection form has been withdrawn from the market Its ophthalmic form (eye drop) is available to treat bacterial infections of the eye, which is considered to be safe for use.