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

Ofloyug Benefits & Uses

Ofloyug is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Ofloyug 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
Adult	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ofloyug Related Warnings

Is the use of Ofloyug safe for pregnant women?

Ofloyug can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ofloyug, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Ofloyug safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Ofloyug. Immediately discontinue Ofloyug 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 Ofloyug on the Kidneys?

Ofloyug rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ofloyug on the Liver?

Ofloyug may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ofloyug on the Heart?

Side effects of Ofloyug rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ofloyug with Other Drugs

Ofloyug 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

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Ofloyug Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofloyug 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 Ofloyug

Is this Ofloyug habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ofloyug.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ofloyug as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ofloyug only as per medical advice.

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

No, Ofloyug is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Ofloyug Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ofloyug

Taking Ofloyug with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofloyug

Taking Ofloyug with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Ofloyug

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Ofloyug with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Ofloyug 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 over 5 years ago

What is Ofloyug?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Ofloyug 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 over 5 years ago

How does Ofloyug works?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Ofloyug 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 about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Ofloyug on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Ofloyug on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Ofloyug with Paracetamol?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ofloyug 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.