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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Moxifloxacin, which kills bacteria. In some cases, you may experience common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dizziness, and headache. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

Composition :

MOXIFLOXACIN-400MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily taken to treat bacterial infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's contains Moxifloxacin, which acts as a bactericidal agent that kills bacteria causing a wide range of infections. It works by stopping a bacteria's ability to copy their genetic material (DNA) which ultimately kills bacteria and stops them from reproducing.

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is advised to take with food and should be taken at a fixed time to achieve maximum effect. In some cases, you may experience common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dizziness, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

It is not advisable to stop this medicine suddenly to avoid unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding. 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence, drive only when you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption since it may lead to increased dizziness.

Uses of 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's are as follows:

Respiratory Infections: 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is the antibiotic, effective against bacterial respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is also used to treat complicated and uncomplicated UTIs.
Skin Infections: 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is prescribed to treat skin and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Sinusitis: 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's helps to treat bacterial sinus infections, easing symptoms and eliminating the disease.
Prostatitis: 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is effective in treating bacterial prostatitis, an infection that causes prostate gland inflammation.

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Directions for Use

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food.
It is usually taken once daily at the same time each day or as prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water.
Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is a bactericidal agent that kills bacteria, causing a wide range of infections. It works by stopping a bacteria's ability to copy their genetic material (DNA) which ultimately kills bacteria and prevents them from reproducing which treats your infection. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive, gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria (that live without oxygen).

How 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's Works

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Side effects of 4 Quin 400mg Tab

Nausea

Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan

Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

Loose And Watery Stools

Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:

Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.

Headache

Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:

Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

Low Potassium Levels In Blood

Talk to your doctor about oral potassium supplements.
Eat potassium rich foods such as bananas, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, beans and peas, fish, spinach, milk and tomatoes.

Vomiting

To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:

Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
What to Do if Vomiting Persists
Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.

Constipation

Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:

Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.

Pain In The Stomach Or Intestines

What if I have taken an overdose of 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's should be taken with caution if you are allergic to any antibiotics or moxifloxacin. Let your doctor know if you have tendon/bone problems, heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, myasthenia gravis, liver or kidney diseases before starting 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's. 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended during pregnancy. Inform your doctor in advance if you are a breastfeeding mother before starting 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's. 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence, drive only when you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption since it may lead to increased dizziness. 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18.

Drug-Drug Interactions

MoxifloxacinSaquinavir

Critical

MoxifloxacinHalofantrine

Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

MoxifloxacinSaquinavir

Critical

How does the drug interact with 4 Quin 400mg Tab:
Using saquinavir together with 4 Quin 400mg Tab can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking 4 Quin 400mg Tab with Saquinavir can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

MoxifloxacinHalofantrine

Critical

How does the drug interact with 4 Quin 400mg Tab:
Using Halofantrine together with 4 Quin 400mg Tab can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking 4 Quin 400mg Tab with Halofantrine is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if advised by your doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations.

MoxifloxacinBepridil

Critical

How does the drug interact with 4 Quin 400mg Tab:
Coadministration of 4 Quin 400mg Tab with Bepridil may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking 4 Quin 400mg Tab with Bepridil is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. Call a doctor if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

MoxifloxacinDronedarone

Critical

How does the drug interact with 4 Quin 400mg Tab:
Using dronedarone together with 4 Quin 400mg Tab can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking 4 Quin 400mg Tab with Dronedarone is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if advised by your doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations.

MoxifloxacinSotalol

Critical

How does the drug interact with 4 Quin 400mg Tab:
Combining 4 Quin 400mg Tab with Sotalol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Sotalol with 4 Quin 400mg Tab is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

MoxifloxacinProcainamide

Critical

How does the drug interact with 4 Quin 400mg Tab:
Using procainamide together with 4 Quin 400mg Tab can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking 4 Quin 400mg Tab with Procainamide can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

MoxifloxacinAmiodarone

Critical

How does the drug interact with 4 Quin 400mg Tab:
Taking Amiodarone and 4 Quin 400mg Tab may significantly raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amiodarone and 4 Quin 400mg Tab is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; it can be taken if advised by a doctor. If you get dizziness, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.

MoxifloxacinDisopyramide

Critical

How does the drug interact with 4 Quin 400mg Tab:
Using Disopyramide together with 4 Quin 400mg Tab can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking 4 Quin 400mg Tab with Disopyramide is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

MoxifloxacinZiprasidone

Critical

How does the drug interact with 4 Quin 400mg Tab:
Using 4 Quin 400mg Tab with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking 4 Quin 400mg Tab with Ziprasidone is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction; it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

MoxifloxacinQuinidine

Critical

How does the drug interact with 4 Quin 400mg Tab:
Using quinidine together with 4 Quin 400mg Tab can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking 4 Quin 400mg Tab with Quinidine can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's in order to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's.
Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known how the 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is affected by alcohol consumption; please consult your doctor for more information.

Pregnancy

Caution

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before starting 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's.

Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are a breastfeeding mother, please seek medical advice before starting 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's.

Driving

Caution

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudden blurry vision. If you experience any of these, do not drive or operate machinery.

Liver

Caution

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.

Kidney

Caution

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's to be taken with caution if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions.

Children

Caution

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18 because efficacy and safety have not been established for this age group.

Heart

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's should be avoided in cardiac patients as it can lead to QT prolongation.

Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information is available for use in erderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs

What is the use of 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's?

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat bacterial infections.

How does 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's work?

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is a bactericidal agent that kills bacteria causing a wide range of infections. It works by stopping a bacteria's ability to copy their genetic material (DNA) which ultimately kills bacteria and stops them from reproducing. Thus, it treats bacterial infections.

What precautions should I take while using 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's?

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's may make the skin sensitive to sunlight. So, prolonged exposure to strong sunlight/UV light should be avoided while using 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's.

Can 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's cause muscle weakness?

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's may cause muscle weakness and should be avoided in people who have any muscle weakness or myasthenia gravis as it might worsen the condition. Please consult your doctor, before starting 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's if you have any such disease condition.

Can I take 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's for cough, cold and flu?

4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not viral infections like cough, cold and flu. You should not take 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's without prior consulting your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's leading to antibiotic resistance.

Can I stop taking 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and stopping it midway may lead to recurring infections. Continue taking 4 Quin 400 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed to treat your condition effectually.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ashirwad Building, S.V.Road, Opp. Badi Masjid, Bandra(W), Mumbai-400050, India

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Author Details

Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Nov 18, 2025 | 7:35 AM IST

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