Balofloxacin Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Balofloxacin-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Balofloxacin brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Balofloxacin

ICD Code : Y41.8 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Balofloxacin

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Why is Balofloxacin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a quinolone antibiotic, prescribed for infective ophthalmitis and sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, acute exacerbation, community-acquired pneumonia, skin infections.

When should Balofloxacin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to the drug, pregnant women and nursing mother, children and infants.

What is the dosage of Balofloxacin?

PO- The recommended dose is 100mg twice daily.

How should Balofloxacin be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Balofloxacin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nervousness, agitation, sleeplessness, anxiety, abnormal dreams, slow heart beat, heart attack, who are taking other medications and in elderly.

What are the side effects of Balofloxacin?

GI disturbances, peripheral neuropathy, sensitivity to light, dizziness, fever, abdominal pain, headache, epilepsy and super added fungal infection, irritation when applied locally.