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Avilox Suspension

Ciprofloxacin (125mg)
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Avilox Suspension 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 killing and stopping the growth of the infectious microorganisms.

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 13 Aug 2026 | 01:05 AM (IST)
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General Information

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Product introduction

Avilox Suspension should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Common side effects include headache, dizziness, and gastrointestinal disorder such as nausea. This is usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.



You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, shortness of breath, or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

Uses of Avilox Suspension

Benefits of Avilox Suspension

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Avilox Suspension is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It kills and stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Avilox Suspension

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 Avilox
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Rash

How to use Avilox Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Avilox Suspension may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Avilox Suspension with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

How Avilox Suspension works

Avilox Suspension is an antibiotic. 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.

All substitutes for Avilox Suspension

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Avilox Suspension 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 Avilox Suspension and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • 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 in your stools.
  • 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Avilox Suspension.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Avilox Suspension during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CAUTION
Avilox Suspension should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Avilox Suspension may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Avilox Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avilox Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Avilox with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ciprofloxacin with Domperidone.
Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ciprofloxacin with Domperidone.
Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ciprofloxacin with Domperidone.
Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ciprofloxacin with Domperidone.
Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ciprofloxacin with Domperidone.

Frequently asked questions

Avilox Suspension is a relatively safe drug. However, it is not devoid of side effects and hence should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.
Yes, the use of Avilox Suspension can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
No, do not stop taking Avilox Suspension and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Yes, use of Avilox Suspension is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Avilox Suspension. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
Avilox Suspension is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.
Avilox Suspension is a relatively safe drug. However, it is not devoid of side effects and hence should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.
Yes, the use of Avilox Suspension can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
No, do not stop taking Avilox Suspension and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Yes, use of Avilox Suspension is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Avilox Suspension. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
Avilox Suspension is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

References

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Country of origin: India
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