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Oflomint 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oflomint is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Oflomint safe for pregnant women?
Oflomint can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Oflomint right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Oflomint safe during breastfeeding?
Oflomint may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Oflomint, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Oflomint.
What is the effect of Oflomint on the Kidneys?
Oflomint may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflomint on the Liver?
Side effects of Oflomint rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Oflomint on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Oflomint on the heart have been reported.
Oflomint 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 Oflomint unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflomint habit forming or addictive?
Oflomint is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oflomint, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Oflomint can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Oflomint only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oflomint is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oflomint
Taking Oflomint with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflomint
Taking Oflomint with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Oflomint is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Oflomint 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.
Yes, Oflomint 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 Oflomint 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.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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