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Acflox Oz is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Acflox Oz have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Acflox Oz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
The most common side effects of Acflox Oz are Abdominal Pain, Nausea or vomiting, Skin Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acflox Oz as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acflox Oz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Acflox Oz is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Acflox Oz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Acflox Oz related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Stomach Disease must refrain from the use of Acflox Oz since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Acflox Oz contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Acflox Oz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Acflox Oz is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Acflox Oz 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Acflox Oz safe for pregnant women?
Acflox OZ can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Acflox OZ right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Acflox Oz safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Acflox OZ. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Acflox Oz on the Kidneys?
Acflox OZ does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acflox Oz on the Liver?
Acflox OZ may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Acflox Oz on the Heart?
Acflox OZ may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Acflox Oz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acflox Oz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acflox Oz habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Acflox Oz is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Acflox Oz since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Acflox Oz should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Acflox Oz in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Acflox Oz
Taking Acflox Oz with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acflox Oz
Consumption of alcohol and Acflox Oz together may have severe effects on your health.
Acflox OZ is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Do not take Acflox OZ along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Acflox OZ is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
Acflox OZ can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Acflox OZ is a prescription drug, hence do not take Acflox OZ without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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