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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Gemifloxacin). Same strength and form. Confirm the switch with your doctor or pharmacist.
Indications & Uses
Gemifloxacin (Flogem) is used to treat the following bacterial infections in adults, when sensitive organisms cause them. The first is acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae or Moraxella catarrhalis. The second is community-acquired pneumonia of mild to moderate severity, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (including multi-drug resistant strains), Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae or Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: the adult dose of gemifloxacin is 320 mg once daily for 5 days.
Community-acquired pneumonia (mild to moderate severity): when the infection is known or suspected to be due to S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, M. pneumoniae or C. pneumoniae, give one 320 mg tablet daily for 5 days. When it is known or suspected to be due to multi-drug resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae, K. pneumoniae or M. catarrhalis, give one 320 mg tablet daily for 7 days.
Side Effects
The most common side effects with gemifloxacin are abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, nausea, rash and vomiting. Some others have been reported only rarely. These include fungal overgrowth in the body, dizziness, insomnia, urticaria, pruritis, and a maculopapular erythmatous skin rash.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Toplon 320 mg
What is Toplon 320 mg Tablet?
Toplon 320 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Gemifloxacin. It is made by Renata PLC. It belongs to the 4-Quinolone preparations group of medicines.
What is Toplon used for?
Gemifloxacin (Flogem) is used to treat the following bacterial infections in adults, when sensitive organisms cause them. The first is acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae or Moraxella catarrhalis.
What are the side effects of Toplon?
The most common side effects with gemifloxacin are abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, nausea, rash and vomiting. Some others have been reported only rarely.
Can I take other medicines with Toplon?
Some medicines can interact with Gemifloxacin, for example: Sucralfate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Gemitab by Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd. has the same ingredient and strength for ৳40.00 per unit, compared with ৳65.00 for Toplon. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Do I need a prescription for Toplon?
Toplon is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.