💡 Use & Benefits

• Treats respiratory infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis

• Effective for urinary tract infections (UTIs)—both uncomplicated and complicated cases 

• Used in gastrointestinal infections like typhoid and shigellosis

• Helps manage skin and soft tissue infections, and STIs including gonorrhoea and urethritis

• Rapid oral absorption (~100% bioavailability) with bactericidal action on DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV enzymes 

📋 Dosage & Administration

• Typical adult dose ranges from 200 mg to 800 mg daily, depending on infection severity

  • Example: Enteric fever – 200 mg every 12 hours for 5 days

  • Shigellosis – single dose of 400 mg

  • Respiratory & skin infections – 400 mg daily or as advised

• Should be swallowed whole with water; avoid antacids or iron, zinc within 2 hours before or after dosing to ensure absorption

• No dosage adjustments generally needed in elderly, but modification may be necessary in renal/hepatic impairment cases 

⚠️ Side Effects & Precautions

• Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, rash, headache, dizziness, and insomnia 

  Eye irritation or mild ear discomfort possible when using eye/ear drops variant

• Not recommended in: pregnancy, breastfeeding, epilepsy, children/adolescents, or those with known fluoroquinolone allergy 

• Patients should avoid prolonged sun/UV exposure due to photosensitivity risk

• Use caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, requiring dosage adjustment 

🌡 Storage & Manufacturer

• Manufacturer: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Bangladesh)

• Price: Approx. ৳12.09 per tablet (strip of 10 tablets ~৳120.90)

• Storage: Store at 15–30 °C, away from light and moisture