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Oks 50 Mg Syrup is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Oks 50 Mg Syrup also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Oks 50 Mg Syrup depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oks 50 Mg Syrup as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Oks 50 Mg Syrup are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Oks 50 Mg Syrup has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Oks 50 Mg Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Oks 50 Mg Syrup is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Oks 50 Mg Syrup have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Oks 50 Mg Syrup have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oks 50 Mg Syrup is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oks 50 Mg Syrup 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.
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Is the use of Oks 50 Mg Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Oks can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Oks right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Oks 50 Mg Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Oks. Immediately discontinue Oks if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Oks 50 Mg Syrup on the Kidneys?
Oks rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oks 50 Mg Syrup on the Liver?
Side effects of Oks rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Oks 50 Mg Syrup on the Heart?
Oks has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oks 50 Mg Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oks 50 Mg Syrup habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Oks 50 Mg Syrup is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oks 50 Mg Syrup, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Oks 50 Mg Syrup can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Oks 50 Mg Syrup should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oks 50 Mg Syrup for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oks 50 Mg Syrup
Oks 50 Mg Syrup may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oks 50 Mg Syrup
Taking Oks 50 Mg Syrup with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Oks 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, long-term use of Oks can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Oks 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.
Oks can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Discontinuing Oks 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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