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Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide is used to treat the following -
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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide safe for pregnant women?
Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide on the Liver?
Side effects of Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide for the heart.
Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide 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 Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide habit forming or addictive?
Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide
Taking Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide.
No, Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Take Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes, Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide 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.
Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide 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.
It is recommended to avoid taking Ofloxacin + Nitazoxanide 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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