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Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops related warnings talks about Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops 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 Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops safe for pregnant women?
Oflostar can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Oflostar right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Oflostar. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops on the Kidneys?
Oflostar rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops on the Liver?
Oflostar is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops on the Heart?
Oflostar has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops
Some foods when eaten with Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops
Consumption of alcohol and Oflostar 0.3% Eye Drops together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Oflostar 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.
Yes Oflostar 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.
Oflostar 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.
Yes, long-term use of Oflostar can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Oflostar can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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