Moxifloxacin is a bactericidal antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone drug class.
It inhibits DNA replication by inhibiting bacterial DNA topoisomerase and DNA-gyrase which are necessary to separate bacterial DNA, thereby inhibiting cell division.

Moxifloxacin should only be used to treat these infections when usual antibiotics cannot be used or have not worked:

Infection of the sinuses
Sudden worsening of long term inflammation of the airways
Infection of the lungs (pneumonia) acquired outside the hospital (except in severe cases)
Mild to moderate infections of the female upper genital tract

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Moxifloxacin tablets are for oral use.
Swallow the tablet whole (to mask the bitter taste) and with plenty of liquid.
You can take Moxifloxacin with or without food.
Try to take the tablet at approximately the same time each day.
The length of time you will take Moxifloxacin depends on your infection
The recommended dose for adults is one 400mg film-coated tablet once daily.
You must complete the course of treatment even if you begin to feel better after a few days.
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
Stay physically active
Get adequate sleep
Avoid/ minimize stress
Avoid smoking
Stay up-to-date with vaccines
Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

If you suffer from epilepsy or a condition that makes you likely to have convulsions.
If you have or have ever had any mental health problems.
If you suffer from myasthenia gravis
If you or any member of your family have glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
If you have been diagnosed with an enlargement or “bulge” of a large blood vessel
If you are diabetic because you may experience a risk of change in blood sugar levels with moxifloxacin.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements

Store below 25°c
Don’t refrigerate
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
A rectal temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.
An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.

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