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Oflabin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Oflabin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Oflabin 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oflabin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Oflabin 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.
It is also important to note that Oflabin has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Oflabin related warnings talks about Oflabin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Oflabin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Oflabin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Oflabin with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Oflabin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Oflabin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Oflabin safe for pregnant women?
Oflabin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Oflabin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oflabin safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Oflabin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Oflabin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Oflabin again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oflabin on the Kidneys?
Oflabin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflabin on the Liver?
Oflabin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Oflabin on the Heart?
Side effects of Oflabin rarely affect the heart.
Oflabin 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 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflabin habit forming or addictive?
Oflabin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Oflabin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Oflabin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oflabin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oflabin
Some foods when eaten with Oflabin can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflabin
Taking Oflabin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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.
Discontinuing Oflabin 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, Oflabin 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 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 Oflabin 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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