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Oflopen Or is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension, Tablet. Other than this, Oflopen Or has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oflopen Or. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Oflopen Or include Abdominal Pain, Nausea or vomiting, Skin Rash. While these are the most often observed Oflopen Or side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Oflopen Or are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oflopen Or is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Oflopen Or related warnings talks about Oflopen Or's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Oflopen Or is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Stomach Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Oflopen Or contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Oflopen Or may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Oflopen Or is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Oflopen Or 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Oflopen Or safe for pregnant women?
Oflopen OR may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Oflopen OR, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oflopen Or safe during breastfeeding?
Oflopen OR can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Oflopen Or on the Kidneys?
Oflopen OR is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflopen Or on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Oflopen OR. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Oflopen OR only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Oflopen Or on the Heart?
Oflopen OR may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Oflopen Or should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflopen Or unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflopen Or habit forming or addictive?
Oflopen Or is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Oflopen Or will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Oflopen Or should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oflopen Or is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oflopen Or
Taking Oflopen Or with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflopen Or
Taking Oflopen Or with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Take Oflopen OR 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.
Take Oflopen OR as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes Oflopen OR 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.
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.
Oflopen OR can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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