Description

PRULIFLOXACIN belongs to a class of drugs known as ‘antibiotics’ used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It helps treat infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia). A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. PRULIFLOXACIN does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold. 

PRULIFLOXACIN contains ‘Prulifloxacin’ used to treat bacterial infections. The bactericidal action of PRULIFLOXACIN results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase which is needed for the synthesis of bacterial DNA (genetic material). Prulifloxacin is efficacious against Gram-negative bacteria. It also has enhanced activity against Gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Take PRULIFLOXACIN as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take PRULIFLOXACIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. You may experience vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, and abnormal liver function tests in some cases. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. If you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, or shortness of breath immediately contact a doctor. 

Do not take PRULIFLOXACIN if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to PRULIFLOXACIN. Taking PRULIFLOXACIN may increase the chances of developing tendinitis or have a tendon rupture. Taking PRULIFLOXACIN may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness disorder) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with PRULIFLOXACIN. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking PRULIFLOXACIN as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Do not take PRULIFLOXACIN on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. And also, if prescribed by your doctor PRULIFLOXACIN is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of PRULIFLOXACIN

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

PRULIFLOXACIN belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections, including infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, sexually transmitted infections, soft tissue infection and lungs (pneumonia). PRULIFLOXACIN contains Prulifloxacin, the prodrug of ulifloxacin, is a broad-spectrum activity with bactericidal action (kills bacteria) that works by preventing synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for growth and survival of the bacterial cell. PRULIFLOXACIN has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). PRULIFLOXACIN does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold.

Directions for Use

Take PRULIFLOXACIN with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Avoid intake of PRULIFLOXACIN with dairy products like milk, cheese, curd as it is known to decrease its absorption and efficacy.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of PRULIFLOXACIN

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Skin rash