Ofsis Oz: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ofsis Oz Benefits & Uses

Ofsis Oz is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear Infection
Giardiasis
Trichomoniasis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Amebiasis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear canal infection
Skin Infections
Bleeding Gums (Read More - Home remedies for bleeding gums)
Ringing in ears
Dysentery
Blood in Stool

Ofsis Oz 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (100 mg), Ornidazole (250 mg)/Tablet, dose for children 8 - 12 years old
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet

Ofsis Oz Related Warnings

Is the use of Ofsis Oz safe for pregnant women?

Ofsis Oz can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ofsis Oz right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Ofsis Oz safe during breastfeeding?

Ofsis Oz 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ofsis Oz on the Kidneys?

Ofsis Oz does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Ofsis Oz on the Liver?

Ofsis Oz may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ofsis Oz on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Ofsis Oz. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Ofsis Oz with Other Drugs

Ofsis Oz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Escitalopram

Warfarin

Quinidine

Moderate

Aspirin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Vecuronium

Ofsis Oz Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofsis Oz unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Stomach Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ofsis Oz

Is this Ofsis Oz habit forming or addictive?

Ofsis Oz does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Ofsis Oz since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ofsis Oz only on doctor's advice.

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

Ofsis Oz is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Ofsis Oz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ofsis Oz

Taking Ofsis Oz with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofsis Oz

Taking alcohol with Ofsis Oz can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Ofsis Oz

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Ofsis Oz with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Ofsis 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Ofsis Oz with doxycyclin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Ofsis 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Ofsis Oz?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Ofsis Oz 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 4 years ago

Can I take Ofsis Oz for sinus infection?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Ofsis Oz 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Ofsis Oz with metformin?

Take Ofsis Oz if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.