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Oflabin Lb is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Oflabin Lb also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Oflabin Lb is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Oflabin Lb also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oflabin Lb as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Oflabin Lb normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oflabin Lb is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Oflabin Lb's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oflabin Lb related warnings section.
Oflabin Lb can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oflabin Lb in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). The section on Oflabin Lb contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Oflabin Lb may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Oflabin Lb, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Oflabin Lb 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 Oflabin Lb safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Oflabin LB 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 Oflabin Lb safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Oflabin LB for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Oflabin Lb on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Oflabin LB on kidney, information on safety of Oflabin LB for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Oflabin Lb on the Liver?
Side effects of Oflabin LB on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Oflabin Lb on the Heart?
Side effects of Oflabin LB on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Oflabin Lb 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 Oflabin Lb unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflabin Lb habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Oflabin Lb is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Oflabin Lb
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Oflabin Lb together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflabin Lb
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Oflabin Lb with alcohol will be.
No, Oflabin LB is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes, Oflabin LB 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.
Oflabin LB 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.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Oflabin LB 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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