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Ofsen 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 Ofsen safe for pregnant women?
Ofsen may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ofsen again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ofsen safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Ofsen. If you see any side effects, stop taking Ofsen immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Ofsen again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ofsen on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ofsen on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ofsen on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ofsen on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ofsen on the Heart?
Side effects of Ofsen rarely affect the heart.
Ofsen 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 Ofsen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofsen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ofsen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ofsen as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ofsen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ofsen in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ofsen
Ofsen may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofsen
Taking alcohol with Ofsen can be dangerous.
Take Ofsen if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes Ofsen 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.
Yes, Ofsen causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Do not take Ofsen 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.
Ofsen is a prescription drug, hence do not take Ofsen without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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