Oflosif 400 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Oflosif Benefits & Uses

Oflosif is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Oflosif Dosage & How to Take

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

Oflosif Related Warnings

Is the use of Oflosif safe for pregnant women?

Oflosif may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Oflosif, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Oflosif safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Oflosif. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Oflosif on the Kidneys?

Oflosif rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oflosif on the Liver?

Oflosif may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Oflosif on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Oflosif on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Oflosif with Other Drugs

Oflosif should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Oflosif Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflosif unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Oflosif

Is this Oflosif habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Oflosif.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Oflosif. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Oflosif should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Oflosif is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Oflosif Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oflosif

Oflosif may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflosif

Taking Oflosif with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Oflosif

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Oflosif?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Oflosif 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Oflosif without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Oflosif is a prescription drug, hence do not take Oflosif without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Oflosif used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Oflosif 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Oflosif for sinus infection?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Oflosif 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Oflosif works?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Oflosif 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.