Loflor 250mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Levofloxacin (250mg)
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It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Loflor 250mg Tablet.
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A: Loflor is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body. It can be used to treat infections of the sinuses, lungs, urinary tract, including your kidneys or bladder, prostate gland and skin and soft tissue.
Q: Can I take Loflor with prednisone?
A: Loflor and prednisone when taken together may increase the risk of tendon rupture (a tendon is a cord that joins your muscle to your bones). If you experience pain and inflammation in your tendons or ligaments, which could lead to rupture, stop taking Loflor immediately and talk to your doctor. Always consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Loflor a narcotic substance?
A: No, Loflor is not a narcotic substance. It is a quinolone antibiotic.
Q: Can I take Loflor with loratadine?
A: Loflor can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Loflor with esomeprazole?
A: Loflor can be taken with esomeprazole. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Loflor affect birth control?
A: Loflor can be taken with birth control pills (oral contraceptive pills). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, interactions can occur. Talk to a doctor to confirm whether you need to use extra precaution while taking Loflor with birth control pills.
Q: Can I take Loflor for a tooth infection?
A: Loflor is not used to treat tooth infection. If you think you have a tooth infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Can I take Loflor for streptococcal throat infection?
A: Loflor is active against streptococcus bacteria and can be used for the treatment of a streptococcal sore throat. If you think you have a sore throat infection, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Is Loflor same as ciprofloxacin?
A: Loflor and ciprofloxacin are two different antibiotics, however, they belong to the same class of quinolone antibiotics. Loflor is as effective as ciprofloxacin for treating complicated urinary tract infections. In men with chronic bacterial prostatitis treated for 28 days, oral Loflor 500mg once daily achieved similar clinical and bacteriological response rates to oral ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily. Loflor is more active against Gram-positive organisms than ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is an economical alternative and Loflor is active against many bacteria but can cause damage to your tendons. So, it is advisable that you must talk to a doctor for the right choice of antibiotics for your infections.
Q: Can I take Loflor for tonsillitis?
A: Loflor is not indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis. If you think you have tonsillitis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Can I take Loflor with guaifenesin?
A: Loflor can be taken with guaifenesin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Loflor with paracetamol?
A: Loflor can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Loflor contain sulfa?
A: Loflor does not contain sulfa. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Does Loflor cover methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
A: Loflor does not cover methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Also, MRSA is very likely to have co-resistance to quinolones, including Loflor.
Q: Does Loflor expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Loflor has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Loflor treat bacterial vaginosis?
A: Loflor is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis. If you think you have bacterial vaginosis, talk to a doctor and start antibiotics only as advised, do not start antibiotics on your own.
Q: Does Loflor cause dry mouth?
A: Loflor does not cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth while taking Loflor as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Is Loflor safe to use?
A: Loflor is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q: Is Loflor penicillin?
A: Loflor is not a penicillin. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Loflor a steroid?
A: Loflor is not a steroid. It belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
Q: Is Loflor a quinolone?
A: Yes, Loflor belongs to a group of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.
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