Floxin
Floxin is ofloxacin in 100mg, 200mg and 400mg tablets for bacterial infection, a fluoroquinolone acting on DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mg | 10 tablets | $15.80 | $1.58 |
| 100mg | 20 tablets | $29.00 | $1.45 |
| 100mg | 30 tablets | $42.00 | $1.40 |
| 100mg | 60 tablets | $77.40 | $1.29 |
| 100mg | 90 tablets | $107.10 | $1.19 |
| 100mg | 120 tablets | $133.20 | $1.11 |
| 100mg | 180 tablets | $185.40 | $1.03 |
| 100mg | 360 tablets | $356.40 | $0.99 |
| 200mg | 10 tablets | $21.00 | $2.10 |
| 200mg | 20 tablets | $40.20 | $2.01 |
| 200mg | 30 tablets | $56.40 | $1.88 |
| 200mg | 60 tablets | $105.00 | $1.75 |
| 200mg | 90 tablets | $150.30 | $1.67 |
| 200mg | 120 tablets | $190.80 | $1.59 |
| 200mg | 180 tablets | $280.80 | $1.56 |
| 200mg | 360 tablets | $540.00 | $1.50 |
| 400mg | 10 tablets | $20.20 | $2.02 |
| 400mg | 20 tablets | $38.80 | $1.94 |
| 400mg | 30 tablets | $55.80 | $1.86 |
| 400mg | 60 tablets | $102.00 | $1.70 |
| 400mg | 90 tablets | $143.10 | $1.59 |
| 400mg | 120 tablets | $186.00 | $1.55 |
| 400mg | 180 tablets | $275.40 | $1.53 |
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Ofloxacin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100 · 200 · 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Floxin on your behalf.
- Condition
- Bacterial Infection
- Alternative names
- Tarivid
- Therapeutic class
- Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Fluoroquinolone
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones; history of tendon disorders
- Precautions and warnings
- avoid prolonged sun and UV exposure; maintain adequate fluid intake
- Minor side effects
- nausea; insomnia; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- tendinitis; photosensitivity reaction
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Janssen
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 9–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Keep in a cool place, protected from excess heat.
- Drug interactions
- theophylline; antacids; corticosteroids
- Age restrictions
- Restricted in children and adolescents due to musculoskeletal safety concerns.
Serious side effects
tendon rupture, requires immediate medical attention; qt prolongation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Floxin is ofloxacin in 100mg, 200mg and 400mg tablets for bacterial infection, a fluoroquinolone acting on DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.
Mechanism of action
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. These enzymes are critical for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, and repair; inhibiting them prevents bacterial proliferation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended as it passes into breast milk.
Floxin contains Ofloxacin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection. This medicine is also sold as Tarivid, and is commonly supplied as a tablet in strengths of 100mg, 200mg and 400mg. Floxin is a Janssen brand.
Buying Floxin online
Generic Ofloxacin is far more affordable than the original brand for expats and people far from a major pharmacy. This medication is best used under the care of a doctor to manage a bacterial infection appropriately.
What you will receive
Floxin is the originator brand name, made by Janssen. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Janssen and do not ship the original Floxin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ofloxacin) at the same dose, mostly recognised branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.