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Ot Benefits & Uses

Ot is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Ot 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

Ot Related Warnings

Is the use of Ot safe for pregnant women?

Ot may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ot, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ot safe during breastfeeding?

Ot may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Ot, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Ot.
What is the effect of Ot on the Kidneys?

Ot has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ot on the Liver?

Side effects of Ot rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ot on the Heart?

Ot is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Ot with Other Drugs

Ot 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

Ot Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ot 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 Ot

Is this Ot habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ot.

Ot Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ot

Taking Ot with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ot

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

Frequently asked Questions about Ot

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ot with Paracetamol?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ot 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

Can I take Ot without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

Question about 5 years ago

Does Ot contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Ot 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 almost 6 years ago

What is Ot?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Ot is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Ot for sinus infection?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Ot 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.