Fern: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Fern Information

Fern is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. The alternative uses of Fern have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Fern depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Fern include Abdominal Pain, Nausea or vomiting, Skin Rash. While these are the most often observed Fern side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fern 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.

Fern's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Fern's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Fern is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Stomach Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Fern are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Fern may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Fern is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Fern Benefits & Uses
Fern Dosage & How to Take
Fern Side Effects
Fern Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Fern with Other Drugs
Fern Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Fern
Fern Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Fern Benefits & Uses

Fern is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear Infection
Giardiasis
Trichomoniasis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Amebiasis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear canal infection
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bleeding Gums (Read More - Home remedies for bleeding gums)
Ringing in ears
Dysentery
Blood in Stool (Read More - How to Treat Blood in Stool at Home Safely)

Fern Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (100 mg), Ornidazole (250 mg)/Tablet, dose for children 8 - 12 years old
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet

Fern Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fern is used -

Severe

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Pain with urination

Common

पेट दर्द
Nausea or vomiting
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)

Fern Related Warnings

Is the use of Fern safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Fern. It is best to stop taking Fern immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Fern safe during breastfeeding?

Fern can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Fern on the Kidneys?

Fern does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Fern on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Fern. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Fern only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Fern on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Fern. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Fern with Other Drugs

Fern should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Escitalopram

Warfarin

Quinidine

Moderate

Aspirin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Vecuronium

Fern Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fern unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Stomach Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Fern

Is this Fern habit forming or addictive?

Fern is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Fern does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Fern should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Fern for mental disorders.

No

Fern Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fern

Taking Fern with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Fern

Taking Fern with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Fern

Question about 6 years ago

What is Fern?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Fern 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Fern for sinus infection?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Fern is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Fern a painkiller?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Fern is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Fern with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Fern 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Fern used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Fern is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.