Pefloxacin Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Pefloxacin-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 Pefloxacin brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Pefloxacin ICD Code : Y40.8 Therapeutic Classification : AntibioticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Pefloxacin
India :
Piflasyn |
Pef -400 |
Rolox |
Pefbid |
Perti |
Pefcin |
Peflobid (100ml) |
Proflox Drops |
Pelox |
Piflasyn (100 ml)
International :
Abaktal, Isofloxin, Nobac, Noflexin, Oxaflox, Pefbid, Peflacine, Pefloksacyna, Peflon, Peflox, Pefloxacin Domesco, Pelox, Pelox-400, Unikpef, Bioflen, Dexaflox, Felox, Idrostamin, Apex Pefloxacin, Labocton, Niux, Peflacin, Peflacine Injection, Peflacine, Peflox, Perti, Proflox
Why is Pefloxacin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, prescribed for the treatment of uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis in males and for gram-negative bacterial infections in gastrointestinal system and genitourinary tract.When should Pefloxacin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity, during pregnancy and lactation.What is the dosage of Pefloxacin?
Oral: Adults - 400 mg bid 7 to 10 days taken along with food.IV Infusion: Adults - 400mg in 100ml of 5% dextrose slow infusion over 1 hr bid.
How should Pefloxacin be taken?
It comes, as a tablet to take by mouth, should be taken with food.What are the warnings and precautions for Pefloxacin?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of brain or spinal cord disease, epilepsy, kidney or liver impairment.• Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may lead to severe sunburn.
• It should not be used in children below 12 years.
What are the side effects of Pefloxacin?
Allergic reactions- Hives, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.Miscellaneous- Gastric pain, nausea, vomiting, photosensitivity, muscular pain and headache.
