Product introduction
Plx 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.
Plx 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 Plx Tablet
Benefits of Plx Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Plx 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.
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 Plx 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 Plx
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
How to use Plx 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. Plx 400mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Plx Tablet works
Plx 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Plx 400mg Tablet does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Plx 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Plx 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
Plx 400mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Plx 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Plx 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Plx Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Plx 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Plx 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 Plx 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 Plx 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 Plx 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Quinoline carboxylic acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS
Action Class
Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Interaction with drugs
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Patient concerns
FAQs
Can the use of Plx 400mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Plx 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 Plx 400mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, use of Plx 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 Plx 400mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
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Marketer details
Name: Veritaz Healthcare Ltd
Address: Titanium Building, 3rd Floor, Hi-tech City, Hyderabad – 500084
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: June, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Plx 400mg 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.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: June, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Plx 400mg 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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