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Duflox is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Duflox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Duflox 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 Duflox safe for pregnant women?
Duflox can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Duflox right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Duflox safe during breastfeeding?
Duflox may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Duflox, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Duflox.
What is the effect of Duflox on the Kidneys?
Duflox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Duflox on the Liver?
Duflox is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Duflox on the Heart?
Duflox may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Duflox 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 Duflox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duflox habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Duflox.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Duflox as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Duflox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Duflox is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Duflox
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Duflox to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duflox
Taking Duflox with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Duflox 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.
Discontinuing Duflox on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Duflox is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Duflox is a prescription drug, hence do not take Duflox without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Duflox 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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