Flora 200 Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 09 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)

Flora 200 Tablet is an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. It is 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 bacteria.

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10 tablets

General Information

Contains

Ofloxacin (200mg)

Marketer

Apcon Remedies

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Flora 200 Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

You may experience nausea and stomach pain as the side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own, but do consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, shortness of breath, or breathing problems. Let your doctor know if you have a history of kidney disease.

Uses of Flora Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Flora Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Flora 200 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Flora Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Flora

Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Itching
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Rash
Genital itching
Vaginal inflammation
Phlebitis
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Flora Tablet

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. Flora 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Flora Tablet works

Flora 200 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.

All substitutes for Flora 200 Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Flora 200 Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Flora 200 Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flora 200 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flora 200 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flora 200 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Flora 200 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Flora 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flora 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Flora 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flora 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Flora 200 Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Flora 200 Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Can I stop taking Flora 200 Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Flora 200 Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Flora 200 Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, use of Flora 200 Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Flora 200 Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1011-13.
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Patient concerns

Saath mein flora sachet bhi diya par koi fark nahi pada.

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. In present situation provisional diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician.

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

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Dermatology

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Marketer details

Name: Apcon Remedies
Address: Plot No-169, Ground Floor , Industrial Area Phase-2 , Panchkula, 134113, Haryana, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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