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Cachof Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Cachof Suspension also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cachof Suspension. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cachof Suspension can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Cachof Suspension normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cachof Suspension has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cachof Suspension related warnings talks about Cachof Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cachof Suspension 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Cachof Suspension contraindications section.
Additionally, Cachof Suspension may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cachof Suspension is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cachof Suspension 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 Cachof Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Cachof can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cachof right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Cachof Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Cachof may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Cachof, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Cachof.
What is the effect of Cachof Suspension on the Kidneys?
Cachof rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cachof Suspension on the Liver?
Side effects of Cachof rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cachof Suspension on the Heart?
Cachof has very mild side effects on the heart.
Cachof Suspension 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 Cachof Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cachof Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cachof Suspension has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cachof Suspension can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cachof Suspension is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cachof Suspension is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cachof Suspension
Cachof Suspension may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cachof Suspension
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Cachof Suspension as it can have severe side effects.
Cachof 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.
Cachof 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 Cachof 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.
No, Cachof is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes, Cachof 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, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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