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Ofloren is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops, Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ofloren has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Ofloren depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Ofloren have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Ofloren go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Ofloren has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ofloren's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ofloren can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ofloren in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Ofloren are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Ofloren have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ofloren is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Ofloren 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Ofloren safe for pregnant women?
Ofloren can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ofloren right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ofloren safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Ofloren. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Ofloren on the Kidneys?
Ofloren rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ofloren on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ofloren on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ofloren on the Heart?
Side effects of Ofloren rarely affect the heart.
Ofloren 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 Ofloren unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofloren habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ofloren has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ofloren you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Ofloren should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ofloren cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ofloren
Some foods when eaten with Ofloren can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofloren
Taking alcohol with Ofloren can be dangerous.
Yes, Ofloren causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Ofloren 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 Ofloren 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.
Ofloren 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.
Ofloren is a prescription drug, hence do not take Ofloren without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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