New Okaflox M Information
New Okaflox M is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of New Okaflox M have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of New Okaflox M. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of New Okaflox M are Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, New Okaflox M can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of New Okaflox M go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, New Okaflox M's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, New Okaflox M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the New Okaflox M related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of New Okaflox M since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on New Okaflox M contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, New Okaflox M may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for New Okaflox M, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
- New Okaflox M Benefits & Uses
- New Okaflox M Dosage & How to Take
- New Okaflox M Side Effects
- New Okaflox M Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of New Okaflox M with Other Drugs
- New Okaflox M Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about New Okaflox M
- New Okaflox M Interactions with Food and Alcohol
New Okaflox M Benefits & Uses
New Okaflox M is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Gonorrhea
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Prostatitis
- Hearing Loss
- Ringing in ears
- Brain Infection
- Reproductive System Infection
- Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
- Rosacea
- Endocarditis
- White Discharge (Read More - Leucorrhoea home remedies)
- Blood in Stool (Read More - How to Treat Blood in Stool at Home Safely)
- Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
New Okaflox M 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
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New Okaflox M Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when New Okaflox M is used -
Severe
- Allergic reaction
- Skin redness
- Skin Burning
Moderate
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Vaginal inflammation
- Hepatitis
- Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
- Erythema
- Contact Dermatitis
- Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Polyuria
- Rash
- Insomnia
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट की गैस
- Drowsiness
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Chills
- Dry Mouth
- Metallic taste in mouth
- पेट दर्द
Common
New Okaflox M Related Warnings
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Is the use of New Okaflox M safe for pregnant women?
New Okaflox M is safe for pregnant women.
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Is the use of New Okaflox M safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of New Okaflox M. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
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What is the effect of New Okaflox M on the Kidneys?
New Okaflox M rarely affects the kidneys.
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What is the effect of New Okaflox M on the Liver?
New Okaflox M has very mild side effects on the liver.
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What is the effect of New Okaflox M on the Heart?
New Okaflox M has very mild side effects on the heart.
Severe Interaction of New Okaflox M with Other Drugs
New Okaflox M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
New Okaflox M Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take New Okaflox M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Failure
- Calcium Deficiency
- Potassium Deficiency
- Thyroid problems
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Calcium Deficiency
- Potassium Deficiency
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Frequently asked Questions about New Okaflox M
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Is this New Okaflox M habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of New Okaflox M has not been reported.
New Okaflox M Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and New Okaflox M
Taking New Okaflox M with food is safe.
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Interaction between Alcohol and New Okaflox M
Consuming New Okaflox M with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Frequently asked Questions about New Okaflox M
Question over 7 years ago
What is New Okaflox M?
Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician
New Okaflox M 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 about 7 years ago
Can I take New Okaflox M with azithromycin?
Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician
It is recommended to avoid taking New Okaflox M with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Question about 7 years ago
Can I take New Okaflox M with milk?
Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician
Do not take New Okaflox M 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 about 7 years ago
Can I take New Okaflox M with doxycyclin?
Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician
New Okaflox M 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.
Question over 7 years ago
How does New Okaflox M works?
Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other
New Okaflox M is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
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