Oflocin 200mg Tablet
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Medicine Overview of Oflocin Tablet
Uses of Oflocin Tablet
Oflocin 200mg 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).
It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Side effects of Oflocin Tablet
Common
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.
How to use Oflocin 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. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Oflocin 200mg Tablet at a fixed time.
How Oflocin Tablet works
Oflocin 200mg tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication.
In Depth Information on Oflocin Tablet
Expert advice for Oflocin Tablet
- Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.
- Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.
- Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Oflocin immediately and consult your doctor. You should not take medicines to stop or slow diarrhoea.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with epilepsy, kidney or heart diseases.
Warnings
Special precautions for Oflocin 200mg Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Oflocin 200mg 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....
+moreAnimal 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
Oflocin 200mg Tablet should be used with caution during lact
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Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
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Driving
Oflocin 200mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affe
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Kidney
CAUTION
Oflocin 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients
+more with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oflocin 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Epsolin 50mg/2ml Injection, Ozip 2.5mg Tablet, Oliza 10mg Injection, Cipin 100mg Tablet
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Ofloxacin, 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.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Oflocin 200mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Ofloxacin
Oflocin 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.
Oflocin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.
Oflocin is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.
Oflocin is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.
Oflocin is not a penicillin. Oflocin belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.
Oflocin is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
Oflocin is not a sulfa drug. Oflocin belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Oflocin does not contain sulfa. Oflocin belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Oflocin does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Oflocin 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.
Oflocin does not contain penicillin. Oflocin belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.
Oflocin is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.
Yes, Oflocin 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. Can I take Oflocin with paracetamol?
Oflocin 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 Oflocin with ibuprofen?
Oflocin 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 Oflocin. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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