Flobiotic tablets are a powerful and effective medication that belongs to a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones. Each tablet contains 150 mg of the active ingredient enrofloxacin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic characterized by its ability to combat a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria that cause many infections in various parts of the body. Flobiotic is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections effectively and quickly, making it an important treatment option in many cases that require strong antibiotic intervention.
The active ingredient in Flobiotic tablets
The therapeutic efficacy of Flobiotic tablets depends primarily on the following active ingredient:
Enrofloxacin: 150 mg per tablet. Enrofloxacin is a second-generation fluoroquinolone and is characterized by its ability to penetrate various tissues in the body and its effective concentration at sites of infection. It is effective against many types of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, making it a suitable option for treating many complex infections.
Mechanism of Action of Flobiotic Tablets
Enrofloxacin works at the bacterial DNA level, inhibiting two vital enzymes essential for bacterial reproduction and survival: DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. These enzymes are responsible for unwinding and rejoining bacterial DNA during replication. By inhibiting these enzymes, enrofloxacin hinders DNA replication and the production of proteins necessary for bacterial growth and division, ultimately killing the bacteria and eliminating the infection.
Indications for Use of Flobiotic Tablets
Flobiotic tablets are used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections affecting various parts of the body, including:
Respiratory tract infections: such as bronchitis and pneumonia caused by various types of bacteria sensitive to enrofloxacin.
Urogenital tract infections: such as cystitis, nephritis, and prostatitis caused by susceptible bacteria.
Skin and soft tissue infections: such as wound infections, abscesses, and cellulitis caused by susceptible bacteria.
Gastrointestinal tract infections: such as some types of intestinal infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Bone and joint infections: In some cases, it may be used to treat bacterial bone and joint infections.
Other infections: It may be used to treat other types of bacterial infections determined by your doctor based on the type of bacteria causing the infection and its sensitivity to enrofloxacin.
How to use Flobiotic tablets
Flobiotic tablets should be taken orally with a sufficient amount of water exactly as directed by your doctor. The dosage and duration of treatment depend on the type and severity of the infection, its location in the body, the patient's age, weight, general health, and response to treatment. General guidelines for use include:
Take the tablets at the same time each day to maintain consistent drug levels in the body. The medication can be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce the risk of minor gastrointestinal upset in some people.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not break, chew, or crush it.
Adhere to the treatment period prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms improve after a few days. Stopping treatment early may lead to recurrence of the infection and the development of antibiotic resistance.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed dose.