Oflash 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oflash is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Oflash safe for pregnant women?
Oflash may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Oflash again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Oflash safe during breastfeeding?
Oflash may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Oflash, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Oflash.
What is the effect of Oflash on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Oflash on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Oflash on the Liver?
Oflash may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Oflash on the Heart?
Oflash is rarely harmful for the heart.
Oflash 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 Oflash unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflash habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Oflash is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Oflash you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Oflash only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oflash for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oflash
Taking Oflash with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflash
Consuming Oflash with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, long-term use of Oflash can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Take Oflash if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
It is recommended to avoid taking Oflash 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.
Yes, Oflash can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes Oflash 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.
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