FESTIVE 200 Tablet 10's

Bacterial Infections (2507)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Ofloxacin 200 mg

Manufacturer

Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

FESTIVE 200 TABLET contains Ofloxacin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage various bacterial infections involving the respiratory system, urinary system (kidneys and bladder), both male and female genital organs (such as gonorrhoea), ears, nose, skin and soft tissues. Bacterial infections are generally characterized by fever, extreme tiredness, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, groin or elsewhere, headache, nausea or vomiting. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET, as it can make you feel dizzy or sleepy. Before recommending FESTIVE 200 TABLET your doctor may advise you to take relevant tests to understand your condition. FESTIVE 200 TABLET is not recommended for use if you have fits or ever had swollen tendons. Before taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, heart, mental health problems, myasthenia gravis or diabetes. FESTIVE 200 TABLET is not recommended for use by pregnant and breastfeeding women, children or adolescents (less than 18 years old). Consult your doctor before taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET. The most common

Uses

OF FESTIVE 200 TABLET Manage and manages bacterial infection in adults

How It Works

FESTIVE 200 TABLET works by binding to and inhibiting bacterial enzymes required in DNA synthesis, thus interrupting DNA replication and managing bacterial cell multiplication.

Directions for Use

Take FESTIVE 200 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET unless your doctor advises you to stop.

Side Effects

taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET are sleep problems, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, itching, external genital itching (women), vaginal inflammation and taste changes. Contact your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse or persist. USES OF FESTIVE 200 TABLET Manage and manages bacterial infection in adults HOW FESTIVE 200 TABLET WORKSFESTIVE 200 TABLET works by binding to and inhibiting bacterial enzymes required in DNA synthesis, thus interrupting DNA replication and managing bacterial cell multiplication. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake FESTIVE 200 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET unless your doctor advises you to stop. SIDE EFFECTS OF FESTIVE 200 TABLETCOMMON sleep problems headache, dizziness nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea itching external genital itching (women) vaginal inflammation taste changes UNCOMMON stomach pains irritated or burning eyes spinning sensations agitation, restlessness cough, sore nose or throat fungal infection skin rash or itching RARE loss of appetite fast heartbeat drowsiness confusion, anxiety, nightmares, seeing, feeling or hearing things that are not there, mental illness changed or loss of smell altered liver enzymes or bilirubin levels too much sweating, hot flushes changes in kidney function tests low blood pressure (light-headedness, dizziness) hives, rash with pimples Stop taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: management resistance (no response to management) allergic reaction (severe rash, sudden wheezing, trouble swallowing or breathing, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue) watery diarrhoea, probably with blood in it, with stomach cramps and fever swollen tendons with pain, tenderness and sometimes restricted movement like in the Achilles tendon nerve damage (pain, burning, numbness, tingling or weakness in the hands and feet, touch sensitivity) blurred, double or changed colour vision anaemia (tiredness, dizziness, breathless when exercising, pale skin) drop in numbers of different types of blood cells (fever, chills, sore throat, ulcers in the mouth and throat) erythema multiforme (skin rash, which may blister, looks like dark spots surrounded by a lighter area or surrounded with a dark ring) toxic epidermal necrolysis (a widespread rash with blisters and skin peeling on most of the body surface) narrowing, blockage or leakage of blood vessels, sometimes leading to severe skin reactions and death of skin areas severe kidney problems (rash, fever, general aches and pains, bloody urine) hearing problems or loss liver problems like hepatitis or blockage in the bile duct (yellow eyes or skin, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, feeling generally unwell, fever, itching, pale faeces, dark urine, tender stomach) prolongation of QT interval (abnormal, fast, irregular or abnormal heart rhythm) depression with thoughts of harming or killing self Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin, specifically around the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals) swelling of the lungs (coughing, trouble breathing, wheezing) rhabdomyolysis (temporary paralysis or weakness of the muscles, with pain and tenderness porphyria attack in patients with porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder) muscle or ligament breakdown inflamed pancreas (severe pain in the stomach and back) loss of consciousness due to a severe drop in blood sugar levels uveitis (inflammation of the eye) exfoliative dermatitis (skin redness with too much scaling) aortic aneurysm and dissection (sudden, severe pain in your stomach, chest or back) fits

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYFESTIVE 200 TABLET is not recommended for use by pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGFESTIVE 200 TABLET is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience sleepiness, dizziness or problems with your eyesight after taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET as it might make you feel dizzy or sleepy. KIDNEYFESTIVE 200 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERFESTIVE 200 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take FESTIVE 200 TABLET if you are allergic to Ofloxacin or any of the other ingredients in this medicine or previously had an allergic reaction to any quinolone antibiotic. HEART DISEASEFESTIVE 200 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart disease or problems with a heartbeat, aortic aneurism (an enlarged or bulged large blood vessel), aortic dissection (tear in the aortic wall) or family history of it, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, vascular disorders like Takayasu arteritis, giant cell arteritis, Behcet’s disease, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, endocarditis, prolonged QT interval, very slow heart rhythm, a weak heart or a history of a heart attack. Consult your doctor before taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET. OTHERSFESTIVE 200 TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have or are at risk of fits ever had swelling of the tendons which can affect the wrist or the Achilles tendon have glucose-6-dehydrogenase deficiency (a problem with your red blood cells) or with a family history of glucose-6-dehydrogenase deficiency Before taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have connective tissue problems like Marfan syndrome have Turner syndrome (a genetic disorder) have Sjogren’s syndrome (an autoimmune disease) have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness and excessive muscle fatigue) have diabetes (high blood sugar) have a salt imbalance (low blood potassium or magnesium levels) have or ever had any mental health problems Use in pediatrics: FESTIVE 200 TABLET is not recommended for use by children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: FESTIVE 200 TABLET should be used with caution by elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking FESTIVE 200 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to manage irregular heartbeat (Ex. disopyramide, amiodarone, sotalol quinidine, hydroquinidine, dofetilide, ibutilide, procainamide) other medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin) medicines used to manage depression (Ex. amitriptyline, clomipramine, imipramine) medicines used to manage psychiatric disorders (Ex. risperidone, quetiapine) medicines containing iron or zinc sucralfate (used to manage stomach ulcers) medicines used to manage indigestion (Ex. magnesium carbonate, aluminium hydroxide) medicines used to manage inflammation (Ex. hydrocortisone, prednisolone) medicines used to relieve pain and inflammation (Ex. ibuprofen, diclofenac) theophylline (used to manage breathing problems) methotrexate (used to manage rheumatism) glibenclamide (used to manage diabetes) probenecid (used to manage gout) cimetidine (used to manage stomach ulcers or acidity) medicines used to manage blood clotting (Ex. warfarin, heparin) didanosine (used to manage HIV) furosemide (used to manage water retention) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of FESTIVE 200 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are confusion, dizziness, loss of consciousness, fit and nausea. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ofloxacin Pharmacological Category : Quinolone antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Manages and manages bacterial infection Dosage Forms : Tablet, Solution, Eye ointment, Eye/Ear drops, Injection, Infusion, Syrup, Suspension, Cream MORE INFORMATION Keep FESTIVE 200 TABLET out of reach from children Store below 30°C

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05 Oct 2022

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