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Oflotas Eye Drop, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Oflotas Eye Drop have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Oflotas Eye Drop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oflotas Eye Drop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oflotas Eye Drop are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oflotas Eye Drop is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Oflotas Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Oflotas Eye Drop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Oflotas Eye Drop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Oflotas Eye Drop may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Oflotas Eye Drop is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Oflotas Eye Drop 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 Oflotas Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Oflotas. It is best to stop taking Oflotas immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oflotas Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Oflotas may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Oflotas, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Oflotas.
What is the effect of Oflotas Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Oflotas has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflotas Eye Drop on the Liver?
Side effects of Oflotas rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Oflotas Eye Drop on the Heart?
Oflotas is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflotas Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflotas Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Oflotas Eye Drop does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oflotas Eye Drop you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Oflotas Eye Drop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oflotas Eye Drop for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oflotas Eye Drop
Some foods when eaten with Oflotas Eye Drop can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflotas Eye Drop
Taking Oflotas Eye Drop with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
It is recommended to avoid taking Oflotas with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Take Oflotas if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Oflotas can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Oflotas is a prescription drug, hence do not take Oflotas without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes Oflotas 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.
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