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Oflo Bm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. Other than this, Oflo Bm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Oflo Bm depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Oflo Bm have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Oflo Bm go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Oflo Bm's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Oflo Bm related warnings talks about Oflo Bm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Oflo Bm can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oflo Bm in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Oflo Bm contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Oflo Bm have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Oflo Bm is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Oflo Bm 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Oflo Bm safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Oflo Bm on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Oflo Bm safe during breastfeeding?
Oflo Bm may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Oflo Bm, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Oflo Bm.
What is the effect of Oflo Bm on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Oflo Bm on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Oflo Bm on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Oflo Bm on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Oflo Bm will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Oflo Bm on the Heart?
Information about safety of Oflo Bm for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Oflo Bm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflo Bm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflo Bm habit forming or addictive?
Oflo Bm is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Oflo Bm
There is no information on the effects of taking Oflo Bm with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflo Bm
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Oflo Bm and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Oflo Bm causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, you can take Oflo Bm for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Yes, Oflo Bm 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.
Discontinuing Oflo Bm 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.
Oflo Bm 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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