Floxo Oz: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Floxo Oz Information

Floxo Oz is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Floxo Oz have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Floxo Oz. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Floxo Oz also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain, Nausea or vomiting, Skin Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Floxo Oz can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Floxo 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Floxo Oz is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Floxo Oz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Floxo Oz related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Stomach Disease must refrain from the use of Floxo Oz since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Floxo Oz are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Floxo Oz may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Floxo Oz is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Floxo Oz Benefits & Uses
Floxo Oz Dosage & How to Take
Floxo Oz Side Effects
Floxo Oz Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Floxo Oz with Other Drugs
Floxo Oz Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Floxo Oz
Floxo Oz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Floxo Oz Benefits & Uses

Floxo Oz is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear Infection
Giardiasis
Trichomoniasis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Amebiasis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear canal infection
Skin Infections
Bleeding Gums (Read More - Home remedies for bleeding gums)
Ringing in ears
Dysentery
Blood in Stool

Floxo Oz 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (100 mg), Ornidazole (250 mg)/Tablet, dose for children 8 - 12 years old
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet

Floxo Oz Related Warnings

Is the use of Floxo Oz safe for pregnant women?

Floxo Oz may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Floxo Oz again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Floxo Oz safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Floxo Oz. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Floxo Oz on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Floxo Oz on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Floxo Oz on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Floxo Oz. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Floxo Oz on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Floxo Oz. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Floxo Oz with Other Drugs

Floxo Oz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Escitalopram

Warfarin

Quinidine

Moderate

Aspirin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Vecuronium

Floxo Oz Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Floxo Oz unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Stomach Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Floxo Oz

Is this Floxo Oz habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Floxo Oz.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Floxo Oz since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Floxo Oz is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Floxo Oz for mental disorders.

No

Floxo Oz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Floxo Oz

Taking Floxo Oz with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Floxo Oz

Consumption of alcohol and Floxo Oz together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Floxo Oz

Question over 4 years ago

Does Floxo Oz contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Floxo Oz 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Floxo Oz without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Floxo Oz is a prescription drug, hence do not take Floxo Oz without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Floxo Oz?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Floxo Oz is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Floxo Oz with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Floxo 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Floxo Oz used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Floxo Oz 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.