Maxim 400 mg – Moxifloxacin – 7 Tablets | Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic
???? Prescription Only Medicine
Maxim tablets contain the active ingredient moxifloxacin 400 mg, a fluoroquinolone class antibiotic. It works by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase enzymes essential for DNA replication, thereby halting the multiplication of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Manufactured by Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).
What Are the Indications for Maxim 400 mg?
- Acute sinusitis when standard antibiotics cannot be used
- Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis when standard antibiotics cannot be used
- Community-acquired pneumonia (excluding severe cases)
- Mild to moderate upper genital tract infections in females (pelvic inflammatory disease)
- Uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections in specific cases
Benefits & Features
- Broad-spectrum antibiotic — effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Once-daily dosing — one tablet per day for straightforward treatment adherence
- Short treatment course — typically 5 to 10 days depending on infection type
- Saudi-made, SFDA-approved — manufactured under GMP standards by Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals
How to Use
- Recommended adult dose: one tablet (400 mg) once daily
- Swallow the tablet whole with sufficient water, with or without food
- Complete the full course of treatment as prescribed, even if symptoms improve early
- Do not take simultaneously with antacids containing magnesium or aluminium
Warnings & Precautions
- Do not use if you are allergic to moxifloxacin or any other fluoroquinolone antibiotic
- Do not use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or in patients under 18 years of age
- Do not use if you have cardiac rhythm disorders or low blood potassium or magnesium levels
- If sudden tendon pain or swelling occurs, stop taking the medicine immediately and consult your doctor
- May cause dizziness — avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine affects you
- Prescription required — do not take without medical supervision
Frequently Asked Questions
- When should Maxim be used instead of other antibiotics?
- Maxim is typically prescribed when standard antibiotics cannot be used or have proven ineffective. The prescribing decision rests with the treating physician based on individual case assessment.
- Can Maxim be stopped once symptoms improve?
- No. The full prescribed course must be completed ev