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Ofloter 200 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ofloter 200 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ofloter 200 Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ofloter 200 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ofloter 200 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Ofloter 200 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Ofloter 200 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Ofloter 200 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Ofloter 200 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Ofloter 200 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ofloter 200 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ofloter 200 Tablet 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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Is the use of Ofloter 200 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Ofloter can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ofloter right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ofloter 200 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Ofloter. If you see any side effects, stop taking Ofloter immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Ofloter again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ofloter 200 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ofloter rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ofloter 200 Tablet on the Liver?
Ofloter has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ofloter 200 Tablet on the Heart?
Ofloter may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofloter 200 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofloter 200 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ofloter 200 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ofloter 200 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ofloter 200 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ofloter 200 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ofloter 200 Tablet
Ofloter 200 Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofloter 200 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ofloter 200 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Ofloter is a prescription drug, hence do not take Ofloter without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Ofloter 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, Ofloter is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Yes, Ofloter 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.
Take Ofloter 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.
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