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Ofloyug-OZ 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 Ofloyug-OZ safe for pregnant women?
Ofloyug-OZ may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ofloyug-OZ, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ofloyug-OZ safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Ofloyug-OZ. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Ofloyug-OZ on the Kidneys?
Ofloyug-OZ may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ofloyug-OZ on the Liver?
Ofloyug-OZ has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ofloyug-OZ on the Heart?
Ofloyug-OZ is not harmful for the heart.
Ofloyug-OZ 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 Ofloyug-OZ unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofloyug-OZ habit forming or addictive?
Ofloyug-OZ does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ofloyug-OZ, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ofloyug-OZ can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ofloyug-OZ is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ofloyug-OZ for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ofloyug-OZ
Taking Ofloyug-OZ with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofloyug-OZ
Consumption of alcohol and Ofloyug-OZ together may have severe effects on your health.
Do not take Ofloyug-OZ along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
No, Ofloyug-OZ is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Ofloyug-OZ is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
Ofloyug-OZ 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.
Ofloyug-OZ is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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