Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Interaction with drugs
Patient concerns
User feedback
FAQs

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Oflomac 200 Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Ofloxacin (200mg)

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Oflomac 200 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.

Oflomac 200 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 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 Oflomac Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Oflomac Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Oflomac 200 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 Oflomac 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 Oflomac

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

How to use Oflomac 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. Oflomac 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Oflomac Tablet works

Oflomac 200 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oflomac 200 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Oflomac 200 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Oflomac 200 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

Oflomac 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oflomac 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Oflomac 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oflomac 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Oflomac Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Oflomac 200 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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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Oflomac 200 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 Oflomac 200 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.
Your doctor has prescribed Oflomac 200 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 Oflomac 200 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial DNA Replication Inhibitors- Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Interaction with drugs

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

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Celecoxib (Oral Route) Moderate

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Dexibuprofen (Oral Route) Moderate

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Patient concerns

Can oflomac 200 be taken for headache

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Please mention the chemical composition

ATT since How many days I have to take Combutol 1000 and Oflomac 400 in regular course?

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

Why were u given oflomac

My child is 18 moths old and suffering from repeating fever I had given flexon and oflomac syrup

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

What is the dose of oflomac m in childres of age 11 months and weight 8.5 kg

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. In present situation provisional diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician.

Regular Stomach ach combiflaim syrup doesn't work Should I give zenflox or oflomac ? Or any other medicine

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.

User feedback

Patients taking Oflomac 200 Tablet

Twice A Day

100%

What are you using Oflomac Tablet for?

Bacterial inf*

85%

Others

15%

*Bacterial infections

How much was the improvement?

Poor

40%

Average

36%

Excellent

24%

What were the side-effects while using Oflomac 200 Tablet?

Vomiting

27%

Headache

18%

Dizziness

18%

Nausea

18%

Stomach pain

How do you take Oflomac Tablet?

With food

75%

With or witho*

25%

*With or without food

Please rate Oflomac 200 Tablet on price

Expensive

67%

Average

18%

Not Expensive

15%

FAQs

Can the use of Oflomac 200 Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Oflomac 200 Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which 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 Oflomac 200 Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Oflomac 200 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 Oflomac 200 Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, use of Oflomac 200 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 Oflomac 200 Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.

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Marketer details

Name: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: August, 2026

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Oflomac 200 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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