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Floxol (Optica Pharma) Information

Floxol (Optica Pharma) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops, Ointment. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Floxol (Optica Pharma) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Floxol (Optica Pharma) depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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, Floxol (Optica Pharma) can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Floxol (Optica Pharma) normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Floxol (Optica Pharma)'s effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Floxol (Optica Pharma)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Floxol (Optica Pharma) is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Floxol (Optica Pharma) are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Floxol (Optica Pharma) may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Floxol (Optica Pharma), it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Floxol (Optica Pharma) Benefits & Uses

Floxol (Optica Pharma) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Floxol (Optica Pharma) 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
Adult	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Floxol (Optica Pharma) Related Warnings

Is the use of Floxol (Optica Pharma) safe for pregnant women?

Floxol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Floxol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Floxol (Optica Pharma) safe during breastfeeding?

Floxol may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Floxol, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Floxol.

Moderate
What is the effect of Floxol (Optica Pharma) on the Kidneys?

Floxol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Floxol (Optica Pharma) on the Liver?

Side effects of Floxol rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Floxol (Optica Pharma) on the Heart?

Floxol has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Floxol (Optica Pharma) with Other Drugs

Floxol (Optica Pharma) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Floxol (Optica Pharma) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxol (Optica Pharma) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Floxol (Optica Pharma)

Is this Floxol (Optica Pharma) habit forming or addictive?

Floxol (Optica Pharma) is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Floxol (Optica Pharma). So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Floxol (Optica Pharma) should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Floxol (Optica Pharma) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Floxol (Optica Pharma) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Floxol (Optica Pharma)

Floxol (Optica Pharma) may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxol (Optica Pharma)

Taking Floxol (Optica Pharma) with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Floxol (Optica Pharma)

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Floxol works?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Floxol 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Floxol?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Floxol should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Floxol for sinus infection?

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

Floxol 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

Does Floxol cause constipation?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Floxol causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Floxol used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Floxol 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.