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Oflowin Oz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Oflowin Oz have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oflowin Oz. 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 side effects typically associated with Oflowin Oz include Abdominal Pain, Nausea or vomiting, Skin Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oflowin Oz can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oflowin Oz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oflowin Oz is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Oflowin Oz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oflowin Oz related warnings section.
Oflowin Oz is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Stomach Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Oflowin Oz contraindications section.
Additionally, Oflowin Oz may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Oflowin Oz is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Oflowin Oz is used to treat the following -
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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oflowin Oz is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Oflowin Oz safe for pregnant women?
Oflowin Oz may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Oflowin Oz again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Oflowin Oz safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Oflowin Oz. Immediately discontinue Oflowin Oz 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 Oflowin Oz on the Kidneys?
Oflowin Oz is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflowin Oz on the Liver?
Oflowin Oz can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Oflowin Oz on the Heart?
Oflowin Oz may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Oflowin Oz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflowin Oz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflowin Oz habit forming or addictive?
Oflowin Oz is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Oflowin Oz as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Oflowin Oz only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oflowin Oz is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oflowin Oz
It is safe to take Oflowin Oz with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflowin Oz
Consuming Oflowin Oz with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Do not take Oflowin Oz 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.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, you can take Oflowin Oz for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
No, Oflowin Oz 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.
Oflowin Oz 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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