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Indications

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.

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Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor 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 & Interactions

Side Effects

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