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

Galoff Information

Galoff is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Galoff has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Galoff. 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.

Some other side effects of Galoff have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Galoff are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Galoff is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Galoff has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Galoff related warnings section.

Galoff is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Galoff have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Galoff have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Galoff is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Galoff Benefits & Uses

Galoff 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
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
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)

Galoff 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Galoff Related Warnings

Is the use of Galoff safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Galoff safe during breastfeeding?

Galoff 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 Galoff on the Kidneys?

Galoff may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Galoff on the Liver?

Galoff has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Galoff on the Heart?

Galoff is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Galoff with Other Drugs

Galoff 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

Galoff Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Galoff 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 Galoff

Is this Galoff habit forming or addictive?

Galoff 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 Galoff. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Galoff is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Galoff for mental disorders.

No

Galoff Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Galoff

Galoff 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 Galoff

Consumption of alcohol and Galoff together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Galoff

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Galoff with Paracetamol?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Galoff 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Galoff affect tendons and muscles?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, long-term use of Galoff 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Galoff with metformin?

Take Galoff if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Galoff?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Galoff 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 almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Galoff on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Galoff 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.