Question 1

What is Pefloxacin used for?

Accepted Answer

Typhoid, urinary tract infections (UTI), stomach and intestinal infections, respiratory tract infections (chest infections), skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, gonorrhea and other bacterial infections

Question 2

How do you take Pefloxacin?

Accepted Answer

The usual adult dose is one 400 mg tablet taken twice daily (morning and evening). Take it with food or a glass of milk to reduce stomach upset. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Your doctor will tell you how many days to use it — usually 7 to 14 days depending on the infection. Always complete the full course even if you feel better.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Pefloxacin?

Accepted Answer

Stomach upset or nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and difficulty sleeping. These are usually mild and go away on their own.

Question 4

Who should not take Pefloxacin?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to pefloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics (like ciprofloxacin or ofloxacin), children and teenagers under 18 years, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with epilepsy or a history of seizures, and people with a history of tendon problems caused by fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Question 5

Is Pefloxacin safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pefloxacin is NOT safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding — it can harm the developing baby's bones and joints, and it passes into breast milk.

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