Maxof 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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Is the use of Maxof safe for pregnant women?
Maxof can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Maxof, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Maxof safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Maxof. Immediately discontinue Maxof if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Maxof on the Kidneys?
Maxof rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Maxof on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Maxof on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Maxof on the Heart?
Maxof may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Maxof 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 Maxof unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Maxof habit forming or addictive?
Maxof does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Maxof you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Maxof only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Maxof cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Maxof
Some foods when eaten with Maxof can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maxof
Taking alcohol with Maxof can be dangerous.
Yes, Maxof is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
No, Maxof 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.
Maxof can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Take Maxof as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Discontinuing Maxof 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.
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