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Flomet O is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Flomet O also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Flomet O depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Flomet O are Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Some other side effects of Flomet O have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Flomet O go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Flomet O's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Flomet O has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Flomet O related warnings section.
Flomet O is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Flomet O have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Flomet O may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Flomet O, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Flomet O 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 Flomet O safe for pregnant women?
Flomet O can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Flomet O right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Flomet O safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Flomet O. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Flomet O on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Flomet O on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Flomet O on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Flomet O on the liver, information on safety of Flomet O for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Flomet O on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Flomet O for the heart.
Flomet O 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 Flomet O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flomet O habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flomet O is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Flomet O
Taking Flomet O with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flomet O
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Flomet O and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Flomet O is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.
Yes, Flomet O can cause constipation and other stomach related side effects such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and stomach discomfort. You are recommended to eat non-spicy light meals along with fibrous fruits to avoid constipation and other stomach related problems. However, in case of severe constipation please inform your doctor right away.
Yes, Flomet O and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.
Yes, Flomet O and ofloxacin can be taken at the same time. There is no drug interaction found between them.
No, Flomet O does not cause infertility. There is no evidence suggesting infertility in connection with this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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