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Otoflox Benefits & Uses

Otoflox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Otoflox 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
Adult	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Otoflox Related Warnings

Is the use of Otoflox safe for pregnant women?

Otoflox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Otoflox again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Otoflox safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Otoflox on the Kidneys?

Otoflox rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Otoflox on the Liver?

Otoflox has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Otoflox on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Otoflox on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Otoflox with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Otoflox Contraindications

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Otoflox

Is this Otoflox habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Otoflox is addictive.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Otoflox as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Otoflox only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Otoflox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Otoflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Otoflox

Some foods when eaten with Otoflox can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Otoflox

Taking Otoflox with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Otoflox

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Otoflox for sinus infection?

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

Otoflox 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Otoflox used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Otoflox 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Otoflox contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Otoflox 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 Otoflox with Paracetamol?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Otoflox 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 discontinue Otoflox on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Otoflox on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.