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Ofil Benefits & Uses

Ofil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Ofil 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	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ofil Related Warnings

Is the use of Ofil safe for pregnant women?

Ofil may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ofil, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Ofil safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Ofil. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ofil on the Kidneys?

Ofil rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ofil on the Liver?

Side effects of Ofil rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ofil on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Ofil on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ofil with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Ofil Contraindications

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Ofil

Is this Ofil habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ofil is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Ofil can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ofil should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Ofil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ofil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ofil

Ofil may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofil

Taking Ofil with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Ofil

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ofil with doxycyclin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Ofil 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Ofil on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Ofil on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Ofil?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Ofil 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Ofil used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Ofil 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Ofil for sinus infection?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Ofil is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.