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Oxal 400 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Oxal 400 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oxal 400 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oxal 400 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Oxal 400 Tablet 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.
In addition, Oxal 400 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Oxal 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Oxal 400 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Oxal 400 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Oxal 400 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Oxal 400 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Oxal 400 Tablet 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Oxal 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Oxal may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Oxal again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Oxal 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Oxal. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Oxal 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Oxal on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Oxal 400 Tablet on the Liver?
Oxal has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Oxal 400 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Oxal rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oxal 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxal 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Oxal 400 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oxal 400 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Oxal 400 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Oxal 400 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oxal 400 Tablet
Taking Oxal 400 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxal 400 Tablet
Taking Oxal 400 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, long-term use of Oxal can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
No, Oxal is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
No, Oxal 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.
Take Oxal as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Take Oxal 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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