Consuming alcohol with Mexlo 400 does not cause any harmful side effects.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mexlo 400 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.
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Mexlo 400 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
SAFE
Mexlo 400 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Mexlo 400 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mexlo 400 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mexlo 400 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Mexlo 400mg Tablet
Introduction
Mexlo 400 is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also 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 o ... Show more
Uses of Mexlo 400
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Mexlo 400
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea
How to use Mexlo 400
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. Mexlo 400 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mexlo 400 works
Mexlo 400 is an antibiotic medicine to be taken by mouth. 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.
What if you forget to take Mexlo 400?
If you miss a dose of Mexlo 400, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Mexlo 400 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 Mexlo 400 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in br ... Show more
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 ... Show more
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.
Oral
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
Adult: 400 mg once daily for 10 days.
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Adult: 400 ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Haemodialysis: Initially, 400 mg daily. Maintenance: 200 mg daily.
CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation
10-40 Initially, 400 mg dai ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to the drug or other quinolones; children <18 yr; pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Lomefloxacin promotes breakage of double-stranded DNA in susceptible organisms and inhibits DNA gyrase, which is essential in reproduction of bacteria ... Show more
Precaution
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or artificial UV light. Known or suspected CNS disorders e.g. severe cerebral arteriosclerosis, epilepsy or other ... Show more
Side Effect
Nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, diarrhoea; headache, dizziness, insomnia; rash, pruritus, photosensitivity; thrombocytopenia.
Potentially Fat ... Show more
Interaction
Reduced bioavailability with sucralfate, antacids containing magnesium or aluminium, vitamin or mineral supplements containing iron. Increased serum l ... Show more
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