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Prulin Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PRULIFLOXACIN-600MG

Uses:

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Prulin Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections, including infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, sexually transmitted infections, soft tissue infection and lungs (pneumonia). Prulin Tablet contains Prulifloxacin, the prodrug of ulifloxacin, is a broad-spectrum activity with bactericidal action (kills bacteria) that works by preventing synthesis of enzymes, namely DNA gyrase and Topoisomerase IV, which is essential for growth and survival of the bacterial cell. Prulin Tablet has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity against aerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative bacteria (that live in oxygen). Prulin Tablet does not treat infections caused by virus-like flu or a common cold.

FAQs

Prulin Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia).

Prulin Tablet contains Prulifloxacin, primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. The bactericidal (killing) action of Prulin Tablet results from interference with the enzyme DNA gyrase and DNA synthesis process needed to survive the bacteria.

Yes, the use of Prulin Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle. It can happen to people of all ages. Please inform your doctor before taking Prulin Tablet if you have any muscle pain.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible and try not to take a double dose to make up for the missed dose as it may cause harmful effects. It is advised to jump to the next dose if it's been too late to take the missed dose.

It is recommended not to take dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, and Prulin Tablet as they might decrease the effectiveness of Prulin Tablet. Please maintain a gap of at least 2 hours between both of them.

No. Prulin Tablet is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not against viral infections, causing cough, cold and flu. You should not take Prulin Tablet without prior consulting your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Prulin Tablet, leading to antibiotic resistance.

Prulin Tablet is known to increase the risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in all ages. But, the elderly are at increase risk of getting it. So, only take Prulin Tablet if prescribed by a doctor in exact dose and duration.

Prulin Tablet may cause diarrhea in some individuals, as it is a commonly reported side effect. However, this effect may subside over time as the medication adjusts to the body. If the diarrhea persists, it is recommended to consult your doctor without hesitation for proper management of the symptoms.

No, you should not stop taking Prulin Tablet even if you feel better without consulting your doctor. It's best to complete the prescribed duration, even if your symptoms vanish. Stopping earlier may lead to the recurrence of the infection and negative effects. Instead, inform your doctor. They will assess your condition, guide you on how to safely stop the medication if necessary.

Yes, the use of Prulin Tablet may increase the risk of muscle damage, especially in people with myasthenia gravis. If you experience any muscle pain, please inform your doctor priorly, before prescribing Prulin Tablet to you.

In some individuals, Prulin Tablet may cause some common side effects such as vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and abnormal liver function tests, allergic reactions. However, this effect may subside over time as the medication adjusts to the body. If these side effects persist, it is recommended to consult your doctor.