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Oflab M Suspension, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. The alternative uses of Oflab M Suspension have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Oflab M Suspension is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Oflab M Suspension include Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oflab M Suspension as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oflab M Suspension are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Oflab M Suspension's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Oflab M Suspension related warnings talks about Oflab M Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Oflab M Suspension is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Oflab M Suspension contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Oflab M Suspension may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Oflab M Suspension is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Oflab M Suspension 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.
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Is the use of Oflab M Suspension safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Oflab 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 Oflab M Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Oflab for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Oflab M Suspension on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Oflab on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Oflab will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Oflab M Suspension on the Liver?
Side effects of Oflab on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Oflab M Suspension on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Oflab on the heart, information on safety of Oflab for the heart is unavailable.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflab M Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflab M Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oflab M Suspension.
Interaction between Food and Oflab M Suspension
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Oflab M Suspension and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflab M Suspension
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Oflab M Suspension.
Take Oflab as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Oflab 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.
Oflab 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.
Yes, you can take Oflab 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 Oflab 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.
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