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Ofac 200 mg Tablet

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Overview

Uses of Ofac Tablet
Ofac 200 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Ofac Tablet side effects
Common
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
How to use Ofac Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ofac 200 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ofac Tablet works
Ofac 200 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria.
Ofac Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Ofac 200 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Ofac 200 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Ofac 200 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ofac 200 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ofac 200 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ofac 200 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ofac 200 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Ofac Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ofac 200 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Expert Advice

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  • Your doctor has prescribed Ofac 200 mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Discontinue Ofac 200 mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Ofac with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Tizanidine
Brand(s): Tizonec
LIFE-THREATENING
Phenytoin
Brand(s): Stoin, Marantin, Notian
SERIOUS
Magnesium Hydroxide
Brand(s): Mgmax
SERIOUS
Nimesulide
Brand(s): Nimsun, Abinim, Nimulis
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Clozapine
Brand(s): Suclosz, Vizopin, Syclop
SERIOUS
Zinc
Brand(s): Adrovit Z
SERIOUS
Olanzapine
Brand(s): Oladac, Zolapin, Olisense
SERIOUS
Pramipexole
Brand(s): Pramipex
SERIOUS
Tolbutamide
Brand(s): Told
MODERATE
Acarbose
Brand(s): Diadose
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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Ofac

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Sexologist
u shouldn't take antibiotics without prescription, for simple cold n cough take syp corex-Dx 1 tsf tid, for cold DO STEAM INHALAION TWICE DAILY, WARM SALINE GARGLES, AVOID EXPOSURE TO COLD,TAKE REST tab levocet 1 tab bd for 5 days, take healthy diet to boost ur immunity comprising of proteins, vitamins particularly vit C, take plenty of fluids if not better in 3 days consult physician hope this helps, antibiotics are reserved only for bacterial infections , most cold like illnesses are viral so no need of antibiotics
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Child Specialist
Cefixime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.More common: Diarrhea loose or frequent stools Less common: Abdominal or stomach pain agitation black, tarry stools bleeding gums blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin blood in the urine or stools and many more rare side effects
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FAQs

Q. Is Ofac a penicillin?
Ofac is not a penicillin. Ofac belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.
Q. Is Ofac a painkiller?
Ofac is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
Q. Is Ofac a sulfa drug?
Ofac is not a sulfa drug. Ofac belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Q. Does Ofac contain sulfa?
Ofac does not contain sulfa. Ofac belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Q. Does Ofac affect birth control?
Ofac does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Ofac is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.
Q. Does Ofac contain penicillin?
Ofac does not contain penicillin. Ofac belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.
Q. Does Ofac treat chlamydia?
Ofac is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.
Q. Does Ofac expire?
Yes, Ofac does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.
Q. What is Ofac used for?
Ofac is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.
Q. Is Ofac a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Ofac is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.
Q. Can I take Ofac with paracetamol?
Ofac can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ofac with ibuprofen?
Ofac when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Ofac. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is Ofac an antibiotic?
Ofac is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.
Q. Is Ofac bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Ofac is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.

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