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OFM Benefits

OFM is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Stomach Infection (Read More - How to Combat Stomach Infections: Effective Home Solutions)
Amebiasis
Giardiasis
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Parasitic Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Brain Infection
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Reproductive System Infection
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Rosacea
Endocarditis
White Discharge (Read More - Leucorrhoea home remedies)
Blood in Stool (Read More - How to Treat Blood in Stool at Home Safely)
Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
Bleeding Gums (Read More - Home remedies for bleeding gums)
Dysentery
Bacterial Vaginosis
Trichomoniasis
Peritonitis
Pneumonia
H. Pylori
Intestinal Worms
Gonorrhea
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
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

OFM 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.

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OFM Side Effects

No side effects of OFM have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using OFM.

OFM Related Warnings

Is the use of OFM safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of OFM safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of OFM on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of OFM on the Liver?
What is the effect of OFM on the Heart?

Severe Interaction of OFM with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Disulfiram

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Amitriptyline

Probenecid

OFM Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Peripheral Neuropathy
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

How to use OFM?

General precautions for OFM

Frequently asked Questions about OFM

Question over 5 years ago

Is OFM used to treat diarrhea?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, OFM is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.

Question over 5 years ago

Is OFM safe to use?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, OFM 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is OFM effective against candida (fungal infections)?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, OFM is not effective in candida (fungal infections) because it is an anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal drug, it is only effective for bacterial and protozoal infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Is OFM carcinogenic?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, OFM may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) if taken beyond prescribed dosage. As per FDA reports, it has shown cancer-causing properties in rats and mice in clinical trials. Therefore, take this medicine strictly as per instructions and do not use it unnecessarily.

Question about 5 years ago

Can OFM cause high blood sugar?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, OFM cannot cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There are no known cases. However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out exact the cause for high blood sugar levels.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

Of M 200 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

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Of M 200 Mg/500 Mg Tablet

OFM Information

OFM Benefits

OFM Dosage & How to Take

OFM Side Effects

OFM Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of OFM with Other Drugs

OFM Contraindications

How to use OFM?

General precautions for OFM

Frequently asked Questions about OFM

Question over 5 years ago

Is OFM used to treat diarrhea?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Question over 5 years ago

Is OFM safe to use?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Is OFM effective against candida (fungal infections)?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Is OFM carcinogenic?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Question about 5 years ago

Can OFM cause high blood sugar?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

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