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Oflab, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Oflab have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Oflab depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Oflab include Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oflab can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oflab are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Oflab's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Oflab's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Oflab since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oflab are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Oflab may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Oflab is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Oflab 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
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Is the use of Oflab safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Oflab in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Oflab safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Oflab for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Oflab on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Oflab on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Oflab will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Oflab on the Liver?
Side effects of Oflab on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Oflab on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Oflab on the heart, information on safety of Oflab for the heart is unavailable.
Oflab 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 Oflab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflab habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oflab.
Interaction between Food and Oflab
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Oflab and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflab
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Oflab.
Take Oflab as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Oflab is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
Oflab is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Yes, you can take Oflab 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 Oflab 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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