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Galoff is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Galoff has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Galoff. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Galoff have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Galoff are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Galoff is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Galoff has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Galoff related warnings section.
Galoff is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Galoff have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Galoff have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Galoff is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Galoff 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Galoff is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Galoff safe for pregnant women?
Galoff can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Galoff right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Galoff safe during breastfeeding?
Galoff 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 Galoff on the Kidneys?
Galoff may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Galoff on the Liver?
Galoff has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Galoff on the Heart?
Galoff is rarely harmful for the heart.
Galoff should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Galoff unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Galoff habit forming or addictive?
Galoff is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Galoff. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Galoff is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Galoff for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Galoff
Galoff may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Galoff
Consumption of alcohol and Galoff together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1400
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Floxin® (ofloxacin)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ocuflox® (ofloxacin)
