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Oflact M Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Oflact M Suspension have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Oflact M Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Oflact M Suspension include Headache. Some other side effects of Oflact M Suspension have been listed ahead. These side effects of Oflact M Suspension are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Oflact M Suspension's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Oflact M Suspension related warnings talks about Oflact M Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Oflact M Suspension can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oflact M Suspension in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Oflact M Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Oflact M Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Oflact M Suspension, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Oflact M Suspension 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
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Is the use of Oflact M Suspension safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Oflact M in pregnant women.
Is the use of Oflact M Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Oflact M. Immediately discontinue Oflact M if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Oflact M Suspension on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Oflact M on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Oflact M Suspension on the Liver?
Oflact M has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Oflact M Suspension on the Heart?
Oflact M may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflact M Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflact M Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Oflact M Suspension is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Oflact M Suspension
Taking Oflact M Suspension with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflact M Suspension
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Oflact M Suspension as it can have severe side effects.
Yes Oflact M 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.
Yes, you can take Oflact M 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, Oflact M 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.
No, Oflact M is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes, long-term use of Oflact M can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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