Avelox (Moxifloxacin Tablets)

• It is used to treat bacterial infections.

• If you have an allergy to moxifloxacin or any other part of this medicine.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have any of these health problems: Long QTc on ECG or other heartbeat that is not normal, slow heartbeat, or low potassium or magnesium levels.
• If you have had a recent heart attack.
• If you have ever had any of these health problems: Nerve problems or tendon problems.
• If you have had tendons get irritated or torn when taking Avelox or an alike drug in the past.
• If you have been taking any drugs to treat a heartbeat that is not normal.
• If you are taking any drugs that can cause a certain type of heartbeat that is not normal (prolonged QT interval). There are many drugs that can do this. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Avelox with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Use Avelox (moxifloxacin tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Take this medicine at the same time of day.
• Take with or without food.
• Swallow tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• Take Avelox at least 4 hours before or 8 hours after antacids, some forms of didanosine, quinapril, sucralfate, multivitamins, or products that contain magnesium, aluminum, zinc, or iron.
• Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Keep using this medicine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take more than 1 dose of Avelox in the same day.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Upset stomach.
• Loose stools (diarrhea).

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.