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Otifix Lb, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Otifix Lb have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Otifix Lb. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Otifix Lb are Bloating or fullness, Dyspepsia, Flatulence. Normally, these side effects of Otifix Lb are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Otifix Lb is Unknown for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Otifix Lb's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Otifix Lb is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Otifix Lb may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Otifix Lb, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Otifix Lb is used to treat the following -
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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Otifix Lb safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Otifix Lb during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Otifix Lb safe during breastfeeding?
Otifix Lb is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Otifix Lb on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Otifix Lb. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Otifix Lb on the Liver?
Otifix Lb may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Otifix Lb on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Otifix Lb on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Otifix Lb should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Otifix Lb unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Otifix Lb habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Otifix Lb is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Otifix Lb since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Otifix Lb is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Otifix Lb for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Otifix Lb
Taking Otifix Lb with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Otifix Lb
Taking Otifix Lb with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes Otifix Lb is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
Yes, Otifix Lb can be taken with augmentin, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Otifix Lb and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Otifix Lb is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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