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Ofsen is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Ofsen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ofsen 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
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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.
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.
What is the effect of Ofsen on the Kidneys?
Ofsen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ofsen on the Liver?
Ofsen has very mild side effects on the liver.
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.
Ofsen 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 Ofsen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofsen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ofsen has not been reported.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ofsen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ofsen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
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.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofsen
Taking Ofsen with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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References
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