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Gembax Tablet 5's, Pack of 5 IndiaS
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Whats That

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GEMIFLOXACIN-320MG
ORAL
Not Returnable
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063.
Other Info - GEM0001

FAQs

Gembax Tablet 5's belongs to a class of drugs known as antibiotics, containing Gemifloxacin, which works by killing bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections and prevent bacterial cell division. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Altogether, it kills bacteria and treats the infection.
Gembax Tablet 5's makes your skin sensitive to sunlight, known as photosensitivity. So, prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light should be avoided. In case of emergency, you should always wear sunscreen before going out.
A common side effect of Gembax Tablet 5's is diarrhoea, but you should complete your course. If diarrhoea persists and you observe blood in your stools, please visit your doctor.
No, Gembax Tablet 5's should not be taken along with dairy products as it might affect the absorption and efficacy of Gembax Tablet 5's. However, you can take it with a meal that includes these foods or drinks.
No. Gembax Tablet 5's is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not against viral infections causing cold and flu. You should not take Gembax Tablet 5's without prior consulting your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Gembax Tablet 5's, leading to antibiotic resistance.
No, a minimum gap of 2-3 hours should be maintained between the dose of Gembax Tablet 5's and antacid as an antacid is known to decrease the absorption and effectiveness of Gembax Tablet 5's.
Gembax Tablet 5's 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 Gembax Tablet 5's if prescribed by a doctor in exact dose and duration.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Gembax Tablet 5's. But intake of alcohol with Gembax Tablet 5's may damage your liver. So intake of Gembax Tablet 5's should be avoided with Gembax Tablet 5's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Gembax Tablet 5's is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Gembax Tablet 5's will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Gembax Tablet 5's should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Gembax Tablet 5's is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Gembax Tablet 5's absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, it should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Gembax Tablet 5's can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Gembax Tablet 5's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-coloured urine, or yellowing of skin/eye.

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Kidney

Caution

Gembax Tablet 5's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

The safety and efficacy of Gembax Tablet 5's are not studied in children below the age of 18 years.

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/gemifloxacin.html
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2008/021158s013lbl.pdf

About Gembax Tablet 5's

Gembax Tablet 5's belongs to a class of drugs known as antibiotics, primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. It is used to treat nose, throat, urinary tract infections, lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Gembax Tablet 5's contains an antibiotic medicine, Gemifloxacin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by killing bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections and prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Altogether, it kills bacteria and treats the infection.

Take Gembax Tablet 5's as prescribed by your doctor. Depending upon your medical condition, you are advised to take Gembax Tablet 5's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Sometimes, you may experience a rash, vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhoea, and abnormal liver function tests. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. You should immediately contact a doctor if you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc. 

Do not take Gembax Tablet 5's if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to Gembax Tablet 5's. Taking Gembax Tablet 5's may increase the chances of developing tendinitis or have a tendon rupture. Taking Gembax Tablet 5's may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness disorder) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Gembax Tablet 5's. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Gembax Tablet 5's as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity.

Uses of Gembax Tablet 5's

Bacterial infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Gembax Tablet 5's belongs to a class of drugs known as antibiotics, containing Gemifloxacin, primarily used to treat or prevent certain infections caused by bacteria. It is used to treat nose, throat, urinary tract infections, lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. It works by killing bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections and prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Altogether, it kills bacteria and treats the infection.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Gembax Tablet 5's

  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abnormal liver function tests 

Drug Warnings

Do not take Gembax Tablet 5's if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to Gembax Tablet 5's. Taking Gembax Tablet 5's may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or having a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney or liver disease, heart, or lung transplant, rheumatoid arthritis, seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Gembax Tablet 5's should only be used if a safer antibiotic does not cure the infection. Taking Gembax Tablet 5's may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Gembax Tablet 5's. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Gembax Tablet 5's as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (especially a condition known as QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Gembax Tablet 5's.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GemifloxacinZiprasidone
Critical
GemifloxacinEscitalopram
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • INSULIN
  • CHLORPROPAMIDE
  • GLIMEPIRIDE
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • GLYBURIDE
  • TOLAZAMIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE
  • WARFARIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • CELECOXIB
  • PREDNISONE
  • METHYLPREDNISOLONE
  • COUMADIN
  • JANTOVEN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Regularly monitor your liver enzymes while taking Gembax Tablet 5's.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. Gembax Tablet 5's may increase nervousness, sleeplessness and anxiety caused by caffeine.
  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Gembax Tablet 5's to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids daily while taking Gembax Tablet 5's.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Gembax Tablet 5's as they can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Gembax Tablet 5's in fighting off infections.