Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin Benefits & Uses

Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Eye Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Ear Infection
Gingivitis
Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin Dosage & How to Take

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

Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction
Visual impairment
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Bronchospasm
Hearing Loss

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Vaginal inflammation
Hepatitis
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Polyuria
Rash
Insomnia
Dizziness
पेट की गैस
Drowsiness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Chills

Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin safe for pregnant women?

Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin on the Kidneys?

Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin on the Heart?

Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin with Other Drugs

Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin

Is this Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin has not been reported.

Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin

When consumed with certain foods, Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin

Taking Benzalkonium Chloride + Ofloxacin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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