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Oflab 400 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Oflab 400 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oflab 400 Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Oflab 400 Tablet include Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. While these are the most often observed Oflab 400 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Oflab 400 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Oflab 400 Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Oflab 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oflab 400 Tablet related warnings section.
Oflab 400 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oflab 400 Tablet in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Oflab 400 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Oflab 400 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Oflab 400 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Oflab 400 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oflab 400 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Oflab 400 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 400 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 400 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 400 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 400 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.
Oflab 400 Tablet 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 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflab 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oflab 400 Tablet.
Interaction between Food and Oflab 400 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Oflab 400 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflab 400 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Oflab 400 Tablet.
It is recommended to avoid taking Oflab with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuing Oflab 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.
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.
Oflab 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.
Oflab 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.
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