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Oflab 300 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Oflab 300 Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Oflab 300 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Oflab 300 Tablet include Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oflab 300 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oflab 300 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Oflab 300 Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Oflab 300 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oflab 300 Tablet related warnings section.
Oflab 300 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oflab 300 Tablet in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Oflab 300 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Oflab 300 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Oflab 300 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Oflab 300 Tablet 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 300 Tablet 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 300 Tablet 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 300 Tablet 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 300 Tablet 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 300 Tablet 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.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflab 300 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflab 300 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oflab 300 Tablet.
Interaction between Food and Oflab 300 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Oflab 300 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflab 300 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Oflab 300 Tablet.
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.
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