Ovel: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ovel Information

Ovel, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Prostatitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Ovel have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Ovel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ovel as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Ovel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Ovel has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Ovel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ovel related warnings section.

Ovel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ovel in conditions like Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Ovel have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Ovel with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Ovel is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Ovel Benefits & Uses
Ovel Dosage & How to Take
Ovel Side Effects
Ovel Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ovel with Other Drugs
Ovel Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ovel
Ovel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ovel Benefits & Uses

Ovel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis
Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Skin Infections
Bronchitis
Plague
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctivitis
Scarlet Fever
Nephritis

Ovel 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: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Plague Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ovel Related Warnings

Is the use of Ovel safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Ovel safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Ovel may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Ovel should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Ovel on the Kidneys?

Ovel may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ovel on the Liver?

Ovel is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Ovel on the Heart?

Using Ovel does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ovel with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alfuzosin

Sotalol

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Ovel Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ovel

Is this Ovel habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ovel 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 Ovel as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ovel only as per medical advice.

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

No, Ovel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ovel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ovel

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

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ovel

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Ovel

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Ovel cause stomach upset?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Ovel a pain-killer?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Ovel is not a pain-killer. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug called fluoroquinolone. It is used to treat various type of bacterial infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, and bone infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ovel with milk?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Ovel 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 about 5 years ago

Can I take Ovel with metformin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Take Ovel 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Ovel with ibuprofen?

Dr. , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Ovel with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.