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Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops safe for pregnant women?
Ofrex can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ofrex right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops safe during breastfeeding?
Ofrex can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops on the Kidneys?
Ofrex rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops on the Liver?
Ofrex is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops on the Heart?
Side effects of Ofrex rarely affect the heart.
Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops habit forming or addictive?
Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops 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 Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops
Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops
Taking Ofrex Eye/Ear Drops with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Ofrex 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, Ofrex 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.
No, Ofrex is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Ofrex 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.
Yes Ofrex 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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