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Avelox TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: moxifloxacin

Pack: Avelox 400 mg tablet, 5, blister pack

Brand name

(ARTG)

: AVELOX moxifloxacin 400 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

AVELOX (moxifloxacin hydrochloride) tablets are indicated for the treatment of adults with infections caused by susceptible organisms in the conditions. Acute bacterial sinusitis, Community acquired pneumonia, Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. AVELOX IV (moxifloxacin hydrochloride) intravenous solutions are indicated for treatment of adults who require initial IV therapy for the treatment of infections in the conditions. Community acquired pneumonia (caused by susceptible organisms). Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis when caused by organisms bacteriologically proven to be resistant to other classes of antibiotics or when there is intolerance to other antibiotics. AVELOX IV (moxifloxacin hydrochloride) intravenous solutions are indicated for treatment of adults with severe and complicated skin and skin structure infections who require initial parenteral therapy, and who have intolerance to alternative agents. (especially penicillin allergy), and when caused by organisms known to be susceptible to moxifloxacin. Appropriate culture and susceptibility tests should be performed before treatment in order to isolate and identify organisms causing infection and to determine their susceptibility to moxifloxacin. Therapy with moxifloxacin may be initiated. in some conditions, before results of these tests are known. Once results become available, therapy should be continued with the most appropriate antibiotic therapy.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Dull red, oblong, convex film coated tablet with BAYER on one side and M400 on the other.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 5 Years.
  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 5 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 tablet pack
  • 5 tablets pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient moxifloxacin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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