Floxstat Drug Information
Floxstat (brand names include: Onoff / Floxin / Floxstat / Ocuflox / Novecin / Oflo / Oflox / Taravid / Tarivid / Zanocin) belongs to a class of drugs known as fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Floxstat is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections, including bronchitis, pneumonia, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, gonorrhea, urethritis, cystitis, complicated urinary tract infections, and prostatitis.
Floxstat can also be used for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea.
Floxstat Directions and Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take Floxstat exactly as directed.
The usual dosage of Floxstat is 200 - 400 mg taken every 12 hours. The exact daily dosage and the duration of treatment will depend on your condition and other factors.
A lower dosage may be required in patients with kidney problems.
Floxstat Precautions
Tell your doctor before taking Floxstat, if:
you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Floxstat Ingredients
Active ingredient: ofloxacin.