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Oflonal is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Oflonal depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Oflonal 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 Oflonal safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Oflonal. It is best to stop taking Oflonal immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oflonal safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Oflonal. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Oflonal on the Kidneys?
Oflonal rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflonal on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Oflonal on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Oflonal on the Heart?
Side effects of Oflonal rarely affect the heart.
Oflonal 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 Oflonal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflonal habit forming or addictive?
Oflonal is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oflonal as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Oflonal only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oflonal cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Oflonal
Oflonal may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflonal
Consuming Oflonal with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Oflonal 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.
Do not take Oflonal 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.
No, Oflonal is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Yes Oflonal 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, Oflonal 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.
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