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Percin Tablet

Prulifloxacin (600mg)

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Percin Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of urinary tract infections. It is also used in treating infections of the 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 02 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Prulifloxacin (600mg)

Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Percin Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken on an empty stomach. 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 have an allergic reaction, altered liver function tests, stomach pain and nausea as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own, but please 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 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 Percin Tablet

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Bronchitis

Benefits of Percin Tablet

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Percin Tablet works by stopping the growth of the bacteria in the urine that cause urinary tract infections. It regulates frequent urge to pass urine as well as prevents uncontrolled passing of urine. 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.

Bronchitis
Bronchitis occurs when the airways in the lungs become swollen and filled with mucus, leading to cough, breathing difficulty, and chest discomfort. Percin Tablet helps treat bacterial bronchitis by killing the infection-causing bacteria, reducing inflammation, and easing symptoms like cough and congestion. It helps restore easy breathing and supports faster recovery, improving overall lung health and daily comfort.

Side effects of Percin 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 Percin

Epigastric pain

How to use Percin 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. Percin Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.
Avoid Percin Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

How Percin Tablet works

Percin 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.

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Percin 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 Percin 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 Percin 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 Percin 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 Percin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Percin 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

UNSAFE

Percin Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Percin 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 Percin Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Percin Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

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

Moderate

Aceclofenac (Oral Route)

Do not consume Prulifloxacin 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)

Moderate

Aceclofenac (Oral Route)

Moderate

Calcium (Oral Route)

Ensure a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Prulifloxacin and Calcium. Calcium may reduce blood levels of Prulifloxacin.

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Percin Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Percin 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 I stop taking Percin Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Percin Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Percin Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, use of Percin 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 Percin 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

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Related lab tests

Culture Urine

Urine Routine & Microscopy

References

User feedback

Patients taking Percin Tablet

Once A Day

100%

What are you using Percin Tablet for?

Bacterial infections

76%

Others

24%

How much was the improvement?

Average

41%

Excellent

36%

Poor

23%

What were the side-effects while using Percin Tablet?

No Side Effect

57%

Diarrhea

14%

Allergic reaction

14%

Nausea

14%

How do you take Percin Tablet?

With food

56%

With or without food

31%

Empty stomach

12%

Please rate Percin Tablet on price

Expensive

58%

Average

28%

Not Expensive

14%

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Marketer details

Name: Lupin Ltd
Address: 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Percin Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Percin Tablet

Benefits of Percin Tablet

Side effects of Percin Tablet

How to use Percin Tablet

How Percin Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Aceclofenac (Oral Route)

Aceclofenac (Injection Route)

Aceclofenac (Oral Route)

Calcium (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Percin Tablet cause diarrhea?

Can I stop taking Percin Tablet when I feel better?

Can the use of Percin Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Culture Urine

Urine Routine & Microscopy

References

User feedback

Patients taking Percin Tablet

What are you using Percin Tablet for?

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What were the side-effects while using Percin Tablet?

How do you take Percin Tablet?

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