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Offtex Eye/Ear Drops is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Offtex Eye/Ear Drops have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Offtex Eye/Ear Drops. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Offtex Eye/Ear Drops have been listed ahead. These side effects of Offtex Eye/Ear Drops are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Offtex Eye/Ear Drops is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Offtex Eye/Ear Drops related warnings talks about Offtex Eye/Ear Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Offtex Eye/Ear Drops can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Offtex Eye/Ear Drops in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Offtex Eye/Ear Drops are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Offtex Eye/Ear Drops have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Offtex Eye/Ear Drops is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Offtex Eye/Ear Drops 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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Is the use of Offtex Eye/Ear Drops safe for pregnant women?
Offtex may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Offtex, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Offtex Eye/Ear Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Offtex 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.
What is the effect of Offtex Eye/Ear Drops on the Kidneys?
Offtex may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Offtex Eye/Ear Drops on the Liver?
Side effects of Offtex rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Offtex Eye/Ear Drops on the Heart?
Offtex is rarely harmful for the heart.
Offtex Eye/Ear Drops 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 Offtex Eye/Ear Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Offtex Eye/Ear Drops habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Offtex Eye/Ear Drops is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Offtex Eye/Ear Drops, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Offtex Eye/Ear Drops can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Offtex Eye/Ear Drops is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Offtex Eye/Ear Drops is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Offtex Eye/Ear Drops
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Offtex Eye/Ear Drops to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Offtex Eye/Ear Drops
Consuming Offtex Eye/Ear Drops with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Offtex 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.
No, Offtex is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes, you can take Offtex for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Yes, Offtex is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Offtex 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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