Floxin
Developed to mitigate susceptible bacterial infections to support tissue resolution and target microbial DNA replication.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Ofloxacin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg · 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Floxin, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Floxin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Floxin details
- Alternative names
- ofloxacin
- Therapeutic class
- Fluoroquinolone
- Pharmacological class
- Antibacterial
- Contraindications
- history of tendonitis; myasthenia gravis; hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; dizziness; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Ortho-McNeil
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Antacids; Theophylline; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
tendon rupture, requires immediate medical attention; peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate susceptible bacterial infections to support tissue resolution and target microbial DNA replication.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV enzymes, preventing crucial bacterial chromosome replication and cellular division.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Avoid due to risks of articular cartilage lesions. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Floxin is the originator brand name, made by Ortho-McNeil. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Ortho-McNeil.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Ofloxacin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.