floxin

Foods & drinks to be careful with

Well-established interactions for this medicine’s drug class, summarized from public health authorities. General information, not medical advice — always confirm with your pharmacist or the label.

• Dairy, calcium, iron & antacids

  Watch out for: milk and other dairy, calcium- or iron-fortified foods and supplements, and antacids.

  Calcium, magnesium, and iron bind to these antibiotics in the gut and can stop them from being absorbed, making the medicine work less well.

  What to do: Separate the antibiotic from dairy, supplements, and antacids by a couple of hours — take it at the interval the label or your pharmacist specifies.

  Source: Tetracycline — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) · Ciprofloxacin (a fluoroquinolone) — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine)

Frequently asked questions

What does Floxin treat?

Floxin (Ofloxacin) may be used to treat bronchitis, chlamydia infections, bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, cystitis, epididymitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does Floxin cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.16 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Floxin?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Floxin. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Floxin?

Floxin is marketed by Ortho Mcneil Pharm. You can see Ortho Mcneil Pharm's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Floxin a brand-name or generic drug?

Floxin is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ofloxacin. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Ofloxacin are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Floxin available over the counter?

No. Floxin is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Floxin come in?

Floxin is currently marketed as tablet and injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Floxin?

Floxin is classified as quinolone antimicrobial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Floxin FDA-registered?

Floxin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020087. You can verify this on its official FDA label.