Description

✅ What It’s Used For

Alvoflox 500 is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Common uses include:

• Lung infections like pneumonia and bronchitis

• Skin and wound infections

• Urinary tract infections (bladder or kidney) WebMD+11Pace Hospital+11Practo+11Ndrugs+1MyUpchar+1Healthline+2WebMD+2Rupa Health+2
  It does not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections Mayo Clinic.

⚠️ How to Take It

• Usually taken once a day, with or without food

• Take with a full glass of water

• Avoid antacids, dairy, calcium, iron, or zinc supplements within 2 hours before or after taking it, as they interfere with absorption Cleveland ClinicCleveland Clinic+3Rupa Health+3CARE Hospitals+3

• Finish the entire course, even if you feel better, to prevent bacteria from coming back and becoming resistant Drugs.com+8Practo+8Cleveland Clinic+8

🟢 Common Side Effects

Usually mild and may include:

• Nausea or upset stomach

• Diarrhea or constipation

• Headache or dizziness

• Trouble sleeping Drugs.com+2Rupa Health+2WebMD+2PharmEasy+3WebMD+3MyUpchar+3

🛑 Serious Side Effects (Seek Medical Help)

Though rare, the following are important to watch for:

1. Tendon problems – pain, swelling, or tearing, especially in the Achilles tendon Rupa Health+10Healthline+10Practo+10WebMD+1Drugs.com+1

2. Nerve damage – burning, tingling, numbness in hands or feet; could be permanent Cleveland Clinic+4Healthline+4WebMD+4

3. Mental changes – confusion, anxiety, hallucinations, or thoughts of self-harm WebMD+7Healthline+7Drugs.com+7

4. Severe allergic reactions – rash, swelling, difficulty breathing Healthline+8Drugs.com+8Rupa Health+8

5. Liver issues – e.g., yellowing skin or dark urine WebMD+4Pace Hospital+4Cleveland Clinic+4

6. Heart rhythm changes – fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting WebMD+4Healthline+4Cleveland Clinic+4

7. Severe diarrhea – could be caused by Clostridium difficile bacteria, leading to watery or bloody stools Pace Hospital+5Drugs.com+5Healthline+5

🧬 Who Should Be Careful

Tell your doctor before taking Alvoflox if you have:

• Bone or tendon problems

• Kidney, liver, heart, or nerve issues

• History of mental illness or seizures

• Myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder) Rupa Health+11Cleveland Clinic+11Ndrugs+11Practo

• If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding (it may affect baby’s joints) Practo