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Diof Suspension 60ml is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Diof Suspension 60ml has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Diof Suspension 60ml 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.
Common side effects of Diof Suspension 60ml include Headache. While these are the most often observed Diof Suspension 60ml side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Diof Suspension 60ml are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Diof Suspension 60ml is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Diof Suspension 60ml related warnings talks about Diof Suspension 60ml's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Diof Suspension 60ml is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Diof Suspension 60ml are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Diof Suspension 60ml with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Diof Suspension 60ml, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Diof Suspension 60ml 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
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Is the use of Diof Suspension 60ml safe for pregnant women?
Diof is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Diof Suspension 60ml safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Diof. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Diof Suspension 60ml on the Kidneys?
Diof rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Diof Suspension 60ml on the Liver?
Side effects of Diof rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Diof Suspension 60ml on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Diof on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diof Suspension 60ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diof Suspension 60ml habit forming or addictive?
Diof Suspension 60ml is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Diof Suspension 60ml
You can take Diof Suspension 60ml with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diof Suspension 60ml
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Diof Suspension 60ml as it can have severe side effects.
Diof is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Discontinuing Diof 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.
Diof should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Yes, Diof is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Do not take Diof 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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