Rutix 200
Rx- Generic:
- Ofloxacin
- Company:
- Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
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৳ 12.09/unit
Pack: ৳ 120.90
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At a glance
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, gastrointestinal infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and eye and ear infections.
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections (acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia)
- Urinary tract infections (complicated and uncomplicated)
- Sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhoea, nongonococcal urethritis/cervicitis)
- Gastrointestinal infections (enteric fever, shigellosis)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Respiratory/Skin infections: 400 mg twice daily for 10 days
- Uncomplicated cystitis: 200 mg twice daily for 3-7 days
- Complicated UTI: 200 mg twice daily for 10 days
- Gonorrhoea: 400 mg single dose
- Nongonococcal cervicitis/urethritis: 400 mg daily (single or divided) for 7 days
- PID: 400 mg twice daily for 10-14 days
- Prostatitis: 200 mg twice daily for 28 days
- Enteric fever: 200 mg every 12 hours for 5 days
- Shigellosis: 400 mg single dose
- MDR-TB: 400 mg twice daily
Eye Drops: 1 drop every 2-4 hours (first 2 days), then 4 times daily; max 10 days
Ear Drops: 1-2 drops in affected ear twice daily
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Nausea
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Gastrointestinal distress
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
Eye/Ear: Transient ocular irritation, burning, stinging, redness, itching, photophobia; mild ear irritation or discomfort
Precautions & warnings
- Avoid strong sunlight and UV rays
- Caution in psychotic patients or history of psychiatric disease
- Discontinue if tendinitis or tendon pain occurs
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
- Caution while driving
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.