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Loxof Oz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Diarrhoea, Dysentery. The alternative uses of Loxof Oz have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Loxof Oz. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Loxof Oz also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dizziness, Constipation. Such side effects of Loxof Oz normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Loxof Oz's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Loxof Oz has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Loxof Oz related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Loxof Oz contraindications section.
Additionally, Loxof Oz may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Loxof Oz, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Loxof Oz 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Loxof Oz is used -
Common
Is the use of Loxof Oz safe for pregnant women?
Loxof OZ shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Loxof Oz safe during breastfeeding?
Loxof OZ can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Loxof Oz on the Kidneys?
Effects of Loxof OZ on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Loxof Oz on the Liver?
Loxof OZ may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Loxof Oz on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Loxof OZ. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Loxof Oz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Loxof Oz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Loxof Oz habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Loxof Oz.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Loxof Oz. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Loxof Oz is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Loxof Oz is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Loxof Oz
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Loxof Oz together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Loxof Oz
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Loxof Oz and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Discontinuing Loxof OZ 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.
Avoid taking Loxof OZ 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, you can take Loxof OZ for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.
Yes, Loxof OZ can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Loxof OZ can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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