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Omeflox Eye Ointment, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Omeflox Eye Ointment have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Omeflox Eye Ointment depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Omeflox Eye Ointment can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Omeflox Eye Ointment normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Omeflox Eye Ointment's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Omeflox Eye Ointment related warnings talks about Omeflox Eye Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Omeflox Eye Ointment since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Omeflox Eye Ointment contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Omeflox Eye Ointment with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Omeflox Eye Ointment, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Omeflox Eye Ointment 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 Omeflox Eye Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Omeflox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Omeflox again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Omeflox Eye Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Omeflox. Immediately discontinue Omeflox if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Omeflox Eye Ointment on the Kidneys?
Omeflox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Omeflox Eye Ointment on the Liver?
Omeflox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Omeflox Eye Ointment on the Heart?
Omeflox has very mild side effects on the heart.
Omeflox Eye Ointment 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 Omeflox Eye Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omeflox Eye Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Omeflox Eye Ointment has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Omeflox Eye Ointment as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Omeflox Eye Ointment should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omeflox Eye Ointment cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Omeflox Eye Ointment
Some foods when eaten with Omeflox Eye Ointment can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omeflox Eye Ointment
Consuming Omeflox Eye Ointment with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Do not take Omeflox 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.
Take Omeflox 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.
Omeflox 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.
No, Omeflox is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Omeflox is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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