Oflaquin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Oflaquin Benefits & Uses

Oflaquin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Oflaquin 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

Oflaquin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oflaquin is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction

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 (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
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Drowsiness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Chills

Oflaquin Related Warnings

Is the use of Oflaquin safe for pregnant women?

Oflaquin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Oflaquin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Oflaquin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Oflaquin. Immediately discontinue Oflaquin if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Oflaquin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Oflaquin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Oflaquin on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Oflaquin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Oflaquin on the Heart?

Oflaquin is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Oflaquin with Other Drugs

Oflaquin 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

Mild

Probenecid

Oflaquin Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Oflaquin

Is this Oflaquin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Oflaquin is addictive.

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

After taking Oflaquin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Oflaquin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Oflaquin should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Oflaquin for mental disorders.

No

Oflaquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oflaquin

Oflaquin may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflaquin

Taking alcohol with Oflaquin can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Oflaquin

Question about 7 years ago

How to use Oflaquin?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Oflaquin should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.

Question almost 7 years ago

Can I take Oflaquin with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Oflaquin 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

How does Oflaquin works?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Oflaquin 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.

Question over 6 years ago

Does Oflaquin contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Oflaquin 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 7 years ago

What is Oflaquin?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Oflaquin 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.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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