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Oflo M is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Oflo M also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oflo M. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Oflo M also has some side effects, the most common being Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oflo M as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Oflo M go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Oflo M's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Oflo M has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Oflo M related warnings section.
Oflo M is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Oflo M have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Oflo M have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Oflo M is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Oflo M 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 |
Is the use of Oflo M safe for pregnant women?
Oflo M is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Oflo M safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Oflo M. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Oflo M on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Oflo M on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Oflo M on the Liver?
Side effects of Oflo M rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Oflo M on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Oflo M on the heart have been reported.
Oflo M 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 Oflo M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflo M habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oflo M.
Interaction between Food and Oflo M
It is safe to take Oflo M with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflo M
Consumption of alcohol and Oflo M together may have severe effects on your health.
Take Oflo M if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Oflo M is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Oflo M is a prescription drug, hence do not take Oflo M without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Do not take Oflo M along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Oflo M 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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