Oxflo 200 mg Tablet
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Overview
Uses of Oxflo Tablet
Oxflo 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).
Oxflo Tablet side effects
Common
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
How to use Oxflo 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. Oxflo 200 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Oxflo Tablet works
Oxflo 200 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria.
Oxflo Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Oxflo 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.
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
Oxflo 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
Oxflo 200 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
CAUTION
Oxflo 200 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxflo 200 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Oxflo 200 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxflo 200 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Oxflo Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Oxflo 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
- Your doctor has prescribed Oxflo 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 Oxflo 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 Oxflo with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient Concerns
Questions Related to Oxflo
Do you have any questions related to Oxflo 200 mg Tablet?
FAQs
Q. Is Oxflo a penicillin?
Oxflo is not a penicillin. Oxflo belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.
Q. Is Oxflo a painkiller?
Oxflo is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
Q. Is Oxflo a sulfa drug?
Oxflo is not a sulfa drug. Oxflo belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Q. Does Oxflo contain sulfa?
Oxflo does not contain sulfa. Oxflo belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
Q. Does Oxflo affect birth control?
Oxflo does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Oxflo 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 Oxflo contain penicillin?
Oxflo does not contain penicillin. Oxflo belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.
Q. Does Oxflo treat chlamydia?
Oxflo 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 Oxflo expire?
Yes, Oxflo 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 Oxflo used for?
Oxflo 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 Oxflo a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Oxflo is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.
Q. Can I take Oxflo with paracetamol?
Oxflo 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 Oxflo with ibuprofen?
Oxflo 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 Oxflo. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is Oxflo an antibiotic?
Oxflo is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.
Q. Is Oxflo bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Oxflo is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.
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Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 8th Mar 2017.
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