Factive is an antibiotic that is used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

Factive should be taken once daily at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. Do not take more than 1 dose per day.

Swallow the tablet whole with plenty of fluids. Do not chew the tablet.

Take your complete prescription exactly as prescribed, even if you begin to feel better. If you stop taking Factive too soon, the infection may come back.

Side effects may include: Diarrhea, headache, nausea, rash