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Oflosif 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
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Is the use of Oflosif safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Oflosif. It is best to stop taking Oflosif immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oflosif safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Oflosif. Immediately discontinue Oflosif 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 Oflosif on the Kidneys?
Oflosif rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflosif on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Oflosif on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Oflosif on the Heart?
Oflosif has very mild side effects on the heart.
Oflosif 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 Oflosif unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflosif habit forming or addictive?
Oflosif is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oflosif as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Oflosif should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Oflosif in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Oflosif
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Oflosif to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflosif
Consumption of alcohol and Oflosif together may have severe effects on your health.
Oflosif 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.
Oflosif is a prescription drug, hence do not take Oflosif without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes Oflosif 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.
Oflosif is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
Oflosif 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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