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Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension. 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.
Some other side effects of Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension related warnings section.
Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension 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.
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Is the use of Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension 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 50mg / 5ml Suspension 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 50mg / 5ml Suspension on the Kidneys?
Oflostar rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension on the Liver?
Oflostar is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension 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 50mg / 5ml Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension.
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 50mg / 5ml Suspension can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension
Some foods when eaten with Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension
Consumption of alcohol and Oflostar 50mg / 5ml Suspension 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.
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