4quin 0.5% Capsules

4 Quin Capsule contains Moxifloxacin. It is used to treat bacterial infection of the sinus, airways, urinary tract, skin and lungs. 4 Quin Capsule works by stopping and killing the growth of bacteria that cause infection.

It should not be used for children below 18 years of age. Always use sunscreen while on this medicine. Provide detailed information about medical conditions and medications along with family history to your doctor.

4 Quin Capsule should not be used for pregnant and nursing mothers.

Dosage

Overdose

• Excess of 4 Quin Capsule may alter the heart rhythm characterized by electrocardiogram (ECG).
• If you have taken too much of this medicine, then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of 4 Quin Capsule, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

4 Quin Capsule works by inhibiting the multiplication of the bacteria, stopping the growth.

Directions for Use

• 4 Quin Capsule should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take 4 Quin Capsule during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of 4 Quin Capsule on pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Inform your doctor if you are on any other medication.

Breast Feeding

Can I take 4 Quin Capsule while breastfeeding?

There is limited information about the effect of 4 Quin Capsule on nursing mother. It might pass into the breastmilk and may be harmful to the baby. Inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed 4 Quin Capsule?

4 Quin Capsule may cause dizziness and headache and affect the ability to drive. If you experience these symptoms, then avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with 4 Quin Capsule?

You should not consume alcohol with 4 Quin Capsule as it may increase the undesired effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You had an allergic reaction after consuming medicine belonging to a similar class.
• You have or had heart diseases, including an irregular heartbeat.
• You are on any medication to treat an irregular heartbeat.
• You have or had liver, kidney disease.
• You have or had fits or psychiatric illness.
• You had symptoms of neuropathy such as pain, burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness.
• You have or had myasthenia gravis.
• You had tendinitis or tendon rupture characterized by painful swelling, inflammation, immobilization.
• You experience disturbance in blood glucose level after taking 4 Quin Capsule.
• You experience vision disorder or decreased vision or diarrhoea after taking 4 Quin Capsule.
• You or any member of your family have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a rare hereditary disease).
• You have been diagnosed with or have a family history of an enlargement of a large blood vessel of the heart.
• You have an infection of the genital area.
• Avoid exposure of direct or indirect sunlight when on 4 Quin Capsule, always use sunscreen.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Moxifloxacin or any other component of 4 Quin Capsule.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you are below 18 years of age.
• If you have any heart-related disease or disorder including an irregular heartbeat.
• If you have or had an imbalanced electrolyte level.
• If you had experienced tendon disease or disorder due to treatment with quinolone class of medicine.
• If you are on any medicine used to treat an irregular heartbeat.
• If you have liver disease.

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach Pain
• Irregular heartbeat
• Oral or vaginal fungal infection

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicine used to treat irregular heartbeat such as quinidine, disopyramide, sotalol, amiodarone; medicine used in brain diseases such as phenothiazines, pimozide, sertindole, amitriptyline; antimicrobial medicine to treat bacterial infection such as saquinavir, sparfloxacin, erythromycin IV, pentamidine; antiallergic medicine such as terfenadine, astemizole, mizolastine should not be used concomitantly with 4 Quin Capsule.
• Medicine known to lower potassium level such as hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, amphotericin B, prednisolone should not be used concomitantly with 4 Quin Capsule.
• Medicine such as sucralfate used to treat acidity and medicine containing zinc and iron should not be co-administered with 4 Quin Capsule.
• Charcoal should not be administered along with 4 Quin Capsule as it can alter the effect of the medicine.
• 4 Quin Capsule may enhance the effect of blood thinner medicine such as warfarin.
• 4 Quin Capsule may lower the effect of blood sugar-lowering medications such as glibenclamide when co-administered.
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any interactions.

Storage and disposal

• Store at temperature below 25°C in a cool, dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I stop taking 4 Quin Capsule when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking 4 Quin Capsule before the prescribed duration. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. You should complete the full course of treatment, else there are chances of recurrence of an infection.

Can the use of 4 Quin Capsule cause diarrhoea?

• Yes, the use of 4 Quin Capsule can cause diarrhoea along with the desired effect, but not everyone gets them.
• It is an antibiotic which kills both good and bad bacteria when good bacteria present in the intestine gets killed, it can cause diarrhoea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea, talk to your doctor about it.