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Ofodol Ear Drop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Other than this, Ofodol Ear Drop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ofodol Ear Drop. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ofodol Ear Drop also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. While these are the most often observed Ofodol Ear Drop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Ofodol Ear Drop normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ofodol Ear Drop is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ofodol Ear Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ofodol Ear Drop related warnings section.
Ofodol Ear Drop is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Peripheral Neuropathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Ofodol Ear Drop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Ofodol Ear Drop have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ofodol Ear Drop is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ofodol Ear Drop is used to treat the following -
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.
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Is the use of Ofodol Ear Drop safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Ofodol on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Ofodol Ear Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Ofodol for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Ofodol Ear Drop on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Ofodol on kidneys.
What is the effect of Ofodol Ear Drop on the Liver?
Information about safety of Ofodol for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Ofodol Ear Drop on the Heart?
Side effects of Ofodol on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofodol Ear Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofodol Ear Drop habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ofodol Ear Drop has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Ofodol Ear Drop
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ofodol Ear Drop together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofodol Ear Drop
Information about the interaction of Ofodol Ear Drop and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Ofodol must be taken for as long as it has been prescribed your doctor. Taking it for a prolonged period might cause an overdose while taking it for a less period of time might not produce the desired result. Therefore, you must follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
Yes, Ofodol can be taken with paracetamol. This is because no record of any interactions has been found. Thus, it is safe to take these two medicines together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking these two drugs together, do not hesitate to consult your doctor immediately.
No, Ofodol and metronidazole are two different drugs, however, they belong to the same category - nitroimidazoles and both have the same mechanism of action. In comparison to metronidazole, ornidazole has a longer half-life and fewer side effects.
No, Ofodol is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the class of medications known as nitroimidazole derivatives. It is effective against anaerobic bacterias and microbes like trichomonas, giardia, and Entamoeba.
Ofodol is an antibiotic and it kills the bacteria and other microbes by destroying their DNA.
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