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Oafuro Benefits & Uses

Oafuro is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Oafuro 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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Oafuro Related Warnings

Is the use of Oafuro safe for pregnant women?

Oafuro is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Oafuro safe during breastfeeding?

Oafuro is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Oafuro on the Kidneys?

Oafuro rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oafuro on the Liver?

Oafuro is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Oafuro on the Heart?

Oafuro is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Oafuro with Other Drugs

Oafuro should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Oafuro Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oafuro unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Oafuro

Is this Oafuro habit forming or addictive?

Oafuro 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 Oafuro. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Oafuro only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Oafuro cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Oafuro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oafuro

It is safe to take Oafuro with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Oafuro

Information about the interaction of Oafuro and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Oafuro

Question over 5 years ago

Does Oafuro cause weight loss?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Oafuro does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Oafuro is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Oafuro treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Oafuro can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Oafuro with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Oafuro can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Oafuro along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Oafuro?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Oafuro is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Oafuro cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Oafuro does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Oafuro. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.