Ifipef 400mg Tablet

Pefloxacin (400mg)

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Ifipef 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.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
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Last updated on 13 May 2026 | 11:50 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Pefloxacin (400mg)

Marketer

J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Ifipef 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with 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.

You may experience nausea, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if they bother you or persist 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 that 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 Ifipef Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Ifipef Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Ifipef 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues in adults and children. It works by killing and stopping the 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 Ifipef 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 Ifipef

Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness

How to use Ifipef 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. Ifipef 400mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Ifipef Tablet works

Ifipef 400mg Tablet 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.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Ifipef 400mg Tablet 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 Ifipef 400mg Tablet 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.
Your doctor has prescribed Ifipef 400mg Tablet 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 Ifipef 400mg Tablet 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ifipef 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ifipef 400mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ifipef 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ifipef 400mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Ifipef 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Ifipef 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Ifipef with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Pefloxacin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Pefloxacin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Pefloxacin. Please consult your doctor. Pefloxacin may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).

Moderate

Acenocoumarol (Oral Route)

Your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time and adjust the dose of Acenocoumarol accordingly.

Moderate

Aceclofenac (Oral Route)

Do not consume Pefloxacin with Aceclofenac. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for convulsions and seizures and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Aceclofenac (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Ifipef 400mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Ifipef 400mg Tablet 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.

Can the use of Ifipef 400mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, use of Ifipef 400mg Tablet 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 Ifipef 400mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinoline carboxylic acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Action Class

Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

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Marketer details

Name: J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Cnergy IT Park, 3rd floor Appa Saheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Ifipef Tablet

Benefits of Ifipef Tablet

Side effects of Ifipef Tablet

How to use Ifipef Tablet

How Ifipef Tablet works

All substitutes for Ifipef 400mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Acenocoumarol (Oral Route)

Aceclofenac (Oral Route)

Aceclofenac (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Ifipef 400mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Can the use of Ifipef 400mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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