Oflozee-M 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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Is the use of Oflozee-M safe for pregnant women?
Oflozee-M is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Oflozee-M safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Oflozee-M. If you see any side effects, stop taking Oflozee-M immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Oflozee-M again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oflozee-M on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Oflozee-M on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Oflozee-M on the Liver?
Oflozee-M is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Oflozee-M on the Heart?
Oflozee-M is rarely harmful for the heart.
Oflozee-M 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 Oflozee-M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflozee-M habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Oflozee-M is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Oflozee-M
Taking Oflozee-M with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflozee-M
Taking alcohol with Oflozee-M can be dangerous.
Discontinuing Oflozee-M 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.
No, Oflozee-M 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.
Yes, long-term use of Oflozee-M 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.
Oflozee-M 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.
Yes, Oflozee-M 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.
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