Oflox D is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. The alternative uses of Oflox D have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Oflox D 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oflox D as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Oflox D 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oflox D is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Oflox D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Oflox D can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oflox D in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Oflox D are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Oflox D with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Oflox D, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Oflox D 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oflox D is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Oflox D safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Oflox D in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Oflox D safe during breastfeeding?
Oflox D may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Oflox D, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Oflox D.
What is the effect of Oflox D on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Oflox D on kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflox D on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Oflox D on the liver, information on safety of Oflox D for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Oflox D on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Oflox D on heart. So it is not known whether taking Oflox D will cause side effects on heart or not.
Oflox D 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 Oflox D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflox D habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oflox D.
Interaction between Food and Oflox D
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Oflox D, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflox D
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Oflox D and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Oflox D is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Oflox D is a prescription drug, hence do not take Oflox D without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes Oflox D 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.
No, Oflox D 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.
Yes, Oflox D 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.
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