Alboflox Tablet 250mg

About Alboflox Tablet 250mg

Uses

• Community acquired pneumonia and acute bronchitis flare ups
• Acute bacterial sinusitis
• Complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Chronic bacterial prostatitis

Benefits

• Once daily dosing improves treatment adherence
• Broad coverage against gram positive and gram negative bacteria
• Good absorption when taken orally, so hospital admission is often avoidable
• Reaches high concentration in lungs, sinuses and urinary tract

What Experts Say

Doctors describe levofloxacin as a dependable option when first line antibiotics fail or when a patient cannot tolerate them. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone group and works by blocking enzymes bacteria need to copy their DNA. This stops the infection from spreading further in the body.

Physicians usually reserve this tablet for infections that are confirmed or strongly suspected to be bacterial. Pulmonologists often prescribe it for chest infections that do not respond to amoxicillin, since resistance to older antibiotics is common in local settings. A full course is always advised, even after symptoms improve.

Specialists also caution that fluoroquinolones carry a tendon injury risk, especially in older adults and those on steroids. Medical guidance recommends avoiding strenuous exercise during treatment and reporting sudden joint or tendon pain right away. Doctors weigh these risks carefully before prescribing this class of antibiotic to a patient.

Drug Class

• Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Alboflox Tablet 250mg formula

• Levofloxacin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Alboflox Tablet 250mg?

• Take the tablet with a full glass of water, with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole, do not crush or chew it
• Avoid taking it within two hours of antacids, calcium, iron or multivitamin supplements
• Take the dose at the same time every day
• Finish the complete course even if symptoms improve early

Drug Interactions

• Antacids And Multivitamins: Reduce absorption of levofloxacin when taken together
• Warfarin: May increase bleeding risk and raise INR levels
• NSAIDs: Combined use may raise the risk of seizures
• Corticosteroids: Increase the risk of tendon rupture
• Diabetes Medicines: May cause unusual changes in blood sugar levels

Risks and warnings

• Tendon Injury: Risk of tendon rupture increases in people above 60 years and those taking steroids
• Nerve Effects: May cause tingling, numbness or nerve pain in hands and feet
• Heart Rhythm: Can affect heart rhythm in people with existing heart conditions
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Not recommended unless the treating doctor confirms it is necessary
• Sun Sensitivity: May increase skin sensitivity to sunlight during treatment

Alboflox Tablet 250mg Side Effects

• Nausea and stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Headache and dizziness
• Sleep disturbance
• Tendon pain or swelling
• Severe allergic reaction with rash or swelling

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
• Keep the strip away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use beyond the expiry date printed on the pack