Ofdex 200mg Tablet

Ofloxacin (200mg)

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Ofdex 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. It is used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative bacteria.

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General Information

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Ofloxacin (200mg)

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Capri Pharmaceuticals

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Product introduction

Ofdex 200mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

You may experience nausea and stomach pain as the side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own, but do consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect, but it should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, shortness of breath, or breathing problems. Let your doctor know if you have a history of kidney disease.

Uses of Ofdex Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Ofdex Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Ofdex 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Ofdex Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ofdex

Nausea
Genital itching
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Headache
Dizziness
Itching
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Rash
Vaginal inflammation
Phlebitis

How to use Ofdex 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. Ofdex 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Ofdex Tablet works

Ofdex 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

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Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Ofdex 200mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of the face and mouth, or have difficulty breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect, but it 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Ofdex 200mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ofdex 200mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Ofdex 200mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ofdex 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ofdex 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Ofdex 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Ofdex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Aceclofenac (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ofloxacin with Aceclofenac. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for convulsions and seizures and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Aceclofenac (Injection Route)

Moderate

Aceclofenac (Oral Route)

Moderate

Celecoxib (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ofloxacin with Celecoxib. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for convulsions and seizures and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Dexibuprofen (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ofloxacin with Dexibuprofen. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for convulsions and seizures and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Ofdex 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Ofdex 200mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Can I stop taking Ofdex 200mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Ofdex 200mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Ofdex 200mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, use of Ofdex 200mg Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (Achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Ofdex 200mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinoline carboxylic acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

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References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1011-13.
Ofloxacin [EMC SmPC]. Potters Bar, Hertfordshire: Generics [UK] Limited; 2016. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Ofloxacin [Prescribing Information]. Raritan, New Jersey: Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2008. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Ofloxacin [Summary of Product Characteristics]. lagos, Nigeria: Alpa Laboratories Limited.

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Marketer details

Name: Capri Pharmaceuticals
Address: Capri Pharmaceuticals , 651/2B, Punjab Mata Nagar., Ludhiana,141002, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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General Information

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Ofdex Tablet

Benefits of Ofdex Tablet

Side effects of Ofdex Tablet

How to use Ofdex Tablet

How Ofdex Tablet works

All substitutes for Ofdex 200mg Tablet

Ofron 200mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Aceclofenac (Oral Route)

Aceclofenac (Injection Route)

Aceclofenac (Oral Route)

Celecoxib (Oral Route)

Dexibuprofen (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Ofdex 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Can I stop taking Ofdex 200mg Tablet when I feel better?

Can the use of Ofdex 200mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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