ACCFLOX-200 TAB

Accflox-200, a prescription antibiotic tablet containing Ofloxacin 200 mg.

What the package says

• Brand: Accflox-200

• Generic/active ingredient: Ofloxacin

• Strength: 200 mg per tablet

• Dosage form: Tablet

• Pack shown: 10 × 10 tablets

• Manufacturer/mark visible: ACKF... (the logo is visible, but the manufacturer text is not fully clear in this photo)

• Prescription status: The box carries an Rx symbol, indicating it is a prescription medicine.

What is Ofloxacin?

Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It works by interfering with bacterial enzymes needed for bacterial DNA replication, thereby stopping susceptible bacteria from multiplying.

It can be prescribed for certain bacterial infections, depending on the organism and local prescribing practices, such as:

• Some urinary-tract infections

• Certain gastrointestinal bacterial infections

• Some respiratory infections

• Certain skin/soft-tissue infections

• Other infections when the bacteria are susceptible

It does not treat viral infections such as ordinary colds or most cases of flu.

Important safety information

Ofloxacin is not an antibiotic to take casually. Fluoroquinolones can occasionally cause serious adverse effects, including:

• Tendon inflammation or rupture, particularly the Achilles tendon

• Numbness, tingling, burning, or other nerve problems

• Significant dizziness or neurological effects

• Changes in blood glucose

• Abnormal heart rhythm/QT prolongation in susceptible people

• Severe or persistent diarrhea associated with C. difficile

• Allergic reactions

Seek medical attention promptly for sudden tendon pain/swelling, tendon rupture, severe weakness, numbness/tingling, fainting/palpitations, severe allergic symptoms, or persistent severe diarrhea.

Taking it

The correct dose and duration depend on the infection, kidney function, age, other medicines, and other individual factors. Don't use the 200-mg strength shown in the picture as a basis for choosing your own dose.

Also, ofloxacin can interact with antacids and mineral supplements containing aluminum, magnesium, calcium, iron, or zinc, which can reduce absorption. These generally need to be separated from the antibiotic according to the prescribing instructions.

If you tell me why this tablet was prescribed (e.g., UTI, diarrhea, throat/chest infection) and the exact directions written on the prescription, I can explain what it is being used for, how it should generally be taken, side effects, interactions, and whether the prescribed schedule makes sense.