Tel Oflox: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tel Oflox Information

Tel Oflox is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Tel Oflox have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Tel Oflox depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tel Oflox as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tel Oflox are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Tel Oflox has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Tel Oflox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Tel Oflox can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tel Oflox in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). The section on Tel Oflox contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Tel Oflox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Tel Oflox, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Tel Oflox Benefits & Uses

Tel Oflox 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)

Tel Oflox 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tel Oflox Related Warnings

Is the use of Tel Oflox safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Tel Oflox safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Tel Oflox. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tel Oflox on the Kidneys?

Tel Oflox rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tel Oflox on the Liver?

Tel Oflox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Tel Oflox on the Heart?

Tel Oflox may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tel Oflox with Other Drugs

Tel Oflox 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

Tel Oflox Contraindications

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

Is this Tel Oflox habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tel Oflox has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tel Oflox only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Tel Oflox in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Tel Oflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tel Oflox

Tel Oflox may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Tel Oflox

Consumption of alcohol and Tel Oflox together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Tel Oflox

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Tel Oflox without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

Question about 5 years ago

Can Tel Oflox affect tendons and muscles?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, long-term use of Tel Oflox 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Tel Oflox with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Tel Oflox 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 over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Tel Oflox on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Tel Oflox 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Tel Oflox works?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Tel Oflox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.