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Ofen Dx is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Ofen Dx also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Ofen Dx depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Ofen Dx include Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ofen Dx as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Ofen Dx normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ofen Dx has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ofen Dx related warnings talks about Ofen Dx's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ofen Dx is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ofen Dx contraindications section.
Additionally, Ofen Dx may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ofen Dx is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Ofen Dx is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Ofen Dx safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Ofen Dx. If you are pregnant, do not take Ofen Dx without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ofen Dx safe during breastfeeding?
Ofen Dx should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ofen Dx on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Ofen Dx. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ofen Dx on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Ofen Dx. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ofen Dx on the Heart?
Ofen Dx can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
Ofen Dx should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofen Dx unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofen Dx habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ofen Dx.
Interaction between Food and Ofen Dx
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ofen Dx together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofen Dx
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ofen Dx and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes Ofen Dx 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.
Yes, long-term use of Ofen Dx 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.
No, Ofen Dx does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Ofen Dx can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Ofen Dx 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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