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Festive is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Festive have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Festive. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Festive have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Festive 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.
Festive's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Festive's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Festive can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Festive in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Festive are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Festive with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Festive, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Festive 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Festive safe for pregnant women?
Festive may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Festive, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Festive safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Festive. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Festive on the Kidneys?
Festive may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Festive on the Liver?
Side effects of Festive rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Festive on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Festive on the heart have been reported.
Festive 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 Festive unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Festive habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Festive has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Festive as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Festive only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Festive for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Festive
When consumed with certain foods, Festive may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Festive
Taking alcohol with Festive can be dangerous.
Festive 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.
Festive 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.
Yes, long-term use of Festive can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
No, Festive 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, you can take Festive for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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