Qumic Tablet 250mg

Price of Qumic Tablet 250mg

The price of Qumic Tablet 250mg in Pakistan is Rs. 210

Qumic Tablet Uses

Qumic is an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections. It is composed of Levofloxacin that belongs to the quinolones group of antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Quinolone antibiotics like Qumic are only effective against bacteria. Therefore, they are only indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections. Qumic is used for the treatment of urinary tract infections, sinusitis, skin infections, typhoid fever, and other bacterial infections.

How to use Qumic Tablet 250mg?

• Try to take Qumic with food as it may upset your stomach or cause gastric ulcers when taken on an empty stomach
• Tell your doctor if you feel stomach pain or nausea, as it may be a sign of gastritis
• Do not crush or chew the tablet
• Take the medicine with a glass of water and swallow it whole
• Follow the dose and frequency as advised by the doctor
• Before stopping its use, you must consult with a healthcare provider
• Do not use it after the mentioned expiry date

Qumic Side Effects

The common Qumic tablet side effects are:

• Abdominal pain
• Vomit containing coffee grounds
• Blood in stool
• Constipation
• Black stools
• Acid reflux
• Anemia
• Elevation of liver enzymes
• Diarrhea
• Serum sickness
• Crystalluria
• Tendinitis

Drug Interactions

Qumic may interact with the following drugs. A drug interaction does not mean that you stop taking the medicine on your own. But you must tell your healthcare provider about it.

• Probenecid
• Blood thinners like warfarin
• Allopurinol
• Oral birth control pills containing estrogen and progesterone
• Other antibiotics like chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and macrolides
• Opioid drugs
• Drugs that affect heart rhythms like procainamide, amiodarone, quinidine, sotalol, and dofetilide

To avoid drug interactions, you must give a complete history to the healthcare provider about other health conditions you have and what medicines you have been taking. At times, a dose adjustment can help prevent drug interaction.

Storage Conditions

• Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children
• Store it at room temperature
• Protect it from direct heat and sunlight