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Oft Benefits & Uses

Oft is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Giardiasis
Amebiasis
Dysentery

Oft 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg) Tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg) Tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg) Tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet

Oft Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oft is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction
Visual impairment
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Bronchospasm
Hearing Loss

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Vaginal inflammation
Hepatitis
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Polyuria
Rash
Insomnia
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
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Drowsiness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Chills
Itching or burning
Headache
Dry Mouth
Metallic taste in mouth
Loss of appetite
Weakness
Fatigue
Pain or discomfort
Discoloration of Urine
Vertigo

Oft Related Warnings

Is the use of Oft safe for pregnant women?

Oft may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Oft again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Oft safe during breastfeeding?

Oft can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Oft on the Kidneys?

Oft rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oft on the Liver?

Oft has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Oft on the Heart?

Using Oft does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Oft with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Phenobarbital

Oft Contraindications

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sexually transmitted diseases
Alcoholism

Frequently asked Questions about Oft

Is this Oft habit forming or addictive?

Oft is not addictive in nature.

Oft Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oft

You can take Oft with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oft

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Oft as it can have severe side effects.

Frequently asked Questions about Oft

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Oft with doxycyclin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Oft 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How to use Oft?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Oft 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Oft a painkiller?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Oft is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Oft with azithromycin?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Oft 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Oft works?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Oft 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.