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Bioff is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Bioff has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bioff. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Bioff have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Bioff 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bioff is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Bioff's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Bioff related warnings section.
Bioff is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Bioff have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Bioff may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Bioff is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Bioff 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Bioff safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Bioff. It is best to stop taking Bioff immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Bioff safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Bioff. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Bioff on the Kidneys?
Bioff rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bioff on the Liver?
Bioff is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Bioff on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Bioff on the heart have been reported.
Bioff should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bioff unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bioff habit forming or addictive?
Bioff is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Bioff you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Bioff is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Bioff for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bioff
Some foods when eaten with Bioff can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bioff
Consuming Bioff with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Bioff 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.
No, Bioff does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
It is recommended to avoid taking Bioff with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Bioff can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma,
5 Years of Experience
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