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Ofsen Benefits & Uses

Ofsen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Ofsen Dosage & How to Take

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

Ofsen Related Warnings

Is the use of Ofsen safe for pregnant women?

Ofsen can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ofsen right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Ofsen safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Ofsen. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ofsen on the Kidneys?

Ofsen rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ofsen on the Liver?

Ofsen has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ofsen on the Heart?

Ofsen may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ofsen with Other Drugs

Ofsen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Ofsen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofsen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Ofsen

Is this Ofsen habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Ofsen has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ofsen. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Ofsen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Ofsen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Ofsen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ofsen

Ofsen may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofsen

Taking Ofsen with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Ofsen

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Ofsen with metformin?

Take Ofsen 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Ofsen used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Ofsen 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Ofsen cause constipation?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Ofsen 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ofsen with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Ofsen 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ofsen without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Ofsen is a prescription drug, hence do not take Ofsen without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.