Oftacin 200 Mg Tablet

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Oftacin Information

Oftacin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Oftacin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



Oftacin Benefits & Uses

Oftacin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Oftacin 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

Oftacin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Oftacin safe for pregnant women?


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

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Oftacin safe during breastfeeding?


    Oftacin 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.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Oftacin on the Kidneys?


    Oftacin rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Oftacin on the Liver?


    Oftacin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Oftacin on the Heart?


    Side effects of Oftacin rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Oftacin with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Oftacin Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Oftacin

  • Is this Oftacin habit forming or addictive?


    Oftacin does not cause addiction.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Oftacin 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?


    No, Oftacin is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Oftacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Oftacin


    When consumed with certain foods, Oftacin may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Oftacin


    Consuming Oftacin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Oftacin

Question over 5 years ago

Is Oftacin safe?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Oftacin 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Oftacin contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Oftacin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Oftacin with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Oftacin 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 Oftacin with Paracetamol?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Oftacin can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Oftacin used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Oftacin 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1400

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Floxin® (ofloxacin)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ocuflox® (ofloxacin)

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