Avelox comes in the form of a tablet to be taken by mouth. It is usually taken by mouth with or without food, once daily. You should take Avelox orally with water, and drink extra fluids to keep your kidneys working properly. It can be taken with or without food, but it should be taken at the same time each day for the best results. The dosage and length of treatment depend on the medical condition being treated and the response to the treatment.
When taking Avelox (Moxifloxacin HCL), take it at least 4 hours before or 8 hours after taking other products that may bind to it, decreasing its effectiveness. This includes products such as calcium from foods and dietary supplements, antacids, sucralfate, iron, multivitamins, and warfarin.
The dose of AVELOX is 400 mg once every 24 hours. The duration of therapy depends on the type of infection as described.
Type of Infection
Dose Every 24 hours
Duration (days)
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
400 mg
7-14
Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections (SSSI)
400 mg
7
Complicated SSSI
400 mg
7-21
Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections
400 mg
5-14
Plague
400 mg
10-14
Acute Bacterial Sinusitis (ABS)
400 mg
10
Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis (ABECB)
400 mg
5
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