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Flavospas O is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Flavospas O also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Flavospas O depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Flavospas O also has some side effects, the most common being Dry Mouth. While these are the most often observed Flavospas O side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Flavospas O go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Flavospas O's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Flavospas O's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flavospas O related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Flavospas O since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Flavospas O have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Flavospas O with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flavospas O is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Flavospas O 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flavospas O is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Flavospas O safe for pregnant women?
Flavospas O rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Flavospas O safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Flavospas O on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Flavospas O will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Flavospas O on the Kidneys?
Flavospas O rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flavospas O on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Flavospas O on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Flavospas O on the Heart?
You can take Flavospas O without any fear of damage to the heart.
Flavospas O 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 Flavospas O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flavospas O habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Flavospas O has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Flavospas O
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Flavospas O and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flavospas O
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Flavospas O with alcohol.
No, Flavospas O 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, you can take Flavospas O 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.
Flavospas O should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
No, Flavospas O is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
It is recommended to avoid taking Flavospas O with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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