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Maflo 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Maflo 500 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Maflo 500 Mg Tablet 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.
Some other side effects of Maflo 500 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Maflo 500 Mg Tablet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Maflo 500 Mg Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Maflo 500 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Maflo 500 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Maflo 500 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. The section on Maflo 500 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Maflo 500 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Maflo 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Maflo 500 Mg Tablet 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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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Maflo 500 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Maflo 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Maflo can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Maflo right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Maflo 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Maflo. Immediately discontinue Maflo if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Maflo 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Maflo on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Maflo 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Maflo on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Maflo 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Maflo on the heart have been reported.
Maflo 500 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maflo 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Maflo 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Maflo 500 Mg Tablet. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Maflo 500 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Maflo 500 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Maflo 500 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Maflo 500 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Maflo 500 Mg Tablet
The side effects of taking Maflo 500 Mg Tablet with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maflo 500 Mg Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Maflo 500 Mg Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
It is recommended to avoid taking Maflo with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Maflo 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 may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Maflo can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Maflo with azithromycin because it can cause problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Maflo used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.
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