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Mahaflox Eye Ointment, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Mahaflox Eye Ointment have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Mahaflox Eye Ointment depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Mahaflox Eye Ointment include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mahaflox Eye Ointment can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mahaflox Eye Ointment go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Mahaflox Eye Ointment has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mahaflox Eye Ointment has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mahaflox Eye Ointment related warnings section.
Mahaflox Eye Ointment can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mahaflox Eye Ointment in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral. Other contraindications of Mahaflox Eye Ointment have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Mahaflox Eye Ointment have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mahaflox Eye Ointment is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Mahaflox Eye Ointment is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Mahaflox Eye Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Mahaflox. It is best to stop taking Mahaflox immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Mahaflox Eye Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Mahaflox should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mahaflox Eye Ointment on the Kidneys?
Mahaflox is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Mahaflox Eye Ointment on the Liver?
Mahaflox is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Mahaflox Eye Ointment on the Heart?
Mahaflox has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mahaflox Eye Ointment should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mahaflox Eye Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mahaflox Eye Ointment habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mahaflox Eye Ointment is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mahaflox Eye Ointment you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Mahaflox Eye Ointment is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mahaflox Eye Ointment is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mahaflox Eye Ointment
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Mahaflox Eye Ointment to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mahaflox Eye Ointment
Taking Mahaflox Eye Ointment and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Take Mahaflox as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Mahaflox covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus species.
Yes, Mahaflox can be used for UTI (urinary tract infection) caused by bacteria Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
Yes, Mahaflox is an antibiotic. It contains moxifloxacin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is mainly used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
No, Mahaflox does not cover strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is generally found to be resistant to Mahaflox. Hence other antibiotics which are active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa should be used.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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