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Gatiflo 400mg Tablet

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Marketer
Synchem Lab
SALT COMPOSITION
Gatifloxacin (400mg)
Storage
Store below 25°C
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Product introduction

Gatiflo 400mg Tablet 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 of the causative microorganisms.

Gatiflo 400mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Gatiflo Tablet

Benefits of Gatiflo Tablet

In Bacterial infections

Gatiflo 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Gatiflo Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gatiflo

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea

How to use Gatiflo Tablet

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. Gatiflo 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gatiflo 400mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gatiflo 400mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gatiflo 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Gatiflo 400mg Tablet may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Gatiflo 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
The most common side effects that can occur when taking Gatiflo 400mg Tablet are usually mild nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gatiflo 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gatiflo 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Take plenty of water while you are taking this medicine
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Gatiflo 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Gatiflo 400mg Tablet
₹7.07/Tablet
G Flox 400mg Tablet
Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹6.21/tablet
12% cheaper
Zigat 400mg Tablet
FDC Ltd
₹5.32/tablet
25% cheaper
Gatiquin 400mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
₹6.37/tablet
10% cheaper
Gatt 400mg Tablet
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹7.01/tablet
1% cheaper
Gtfx 400mg Tablet
Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹6.1/tablet
14% cheaper

Quick tips

  • Gatifloxacin oral (tablet and suspension) and injection form has been withdrawn from the market, as it has shown incidences of abnormally high or low blood sugar levels in humans. However, its ophthalmic form (eye drop) is available to treat bacterial infections of the eye, which is considered to be safe for use.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

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