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Oflosif is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Oflosif depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Oflosif 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 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.
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.
What is the effect of Oflosif on the Kidneys?
Oflosif rarely harms the kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Oflosif on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Oflosif on the heart have been reported.
Oflosif 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 Oflosif unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflosif habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oflosif.
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.
Is it safe?
Oflosif should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oflosif is not used to treat mental disorders.
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.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflosif
Taking Oflosif with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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