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Ofodol Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Ofodol Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ofodol Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ofodol Tablet include Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. Some other side effects of Ofodol Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Ofodol Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Ofodol Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Ofodol Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ofodol Tablet related warnings section.
Ofodol Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ofodol Tablet in conditions like Peripheral Neuropathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ofodol Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Ofodol Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ofodol Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ofodol Tablet 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
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Is the use of Ofodol Tablet safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Ofodol on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Ofodol Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Ofodol for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Ofodol Tablet on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Ofodol on kidneys.
What is the effect of Ofodol Tablet on the Liver?
Information about safety of Ofodol for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Ofodol Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Ofodol on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofodol Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofodol Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ofodol Tablet has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Ofodol Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ofodol Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofodol Tablet
Information about the interaction of Ofodol Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Ofodol must be taken for as long as it has been prescribed your doctor. Taking it for a prolonged period might cause an overdose while taking it for a less period of time might not produce the desired result. Therefore, you must follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
Yes, Ofodol can be taken with paracetamol. This is because no record of any interactions has been found. Thus, it is safe to take these two medicines together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking these two drugs together, do not hesitate to consult your doctor immediately.
No, Ofodol and metronidazole are two different drugs, however, they belong to the same category - nitroimidazoles and both have the same mechanism of action. In comparison to metronidazole, ornidazole has a longer half-life and fewer side effects.
No, Ofodol is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the class of medications known as nitroimidazole derivatives. It is effective against anaerobic bacterias and microbes like trichomonas, giardia, and Entamoeba.
Ofodol is an antibiotic and it kills the bacteria and other microbes by destroying their DNA.
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