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Omeflox Eye Drop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Omeflox Eye Drop have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Omeflox Eye Drop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Omeflox Eye Drop as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Omeflox Eye Drop normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Omeflox Eye Drop is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Omeflox Eye Drop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Omeflox Eye Drop related warnings section.
Omeflox Eye Drop can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Omeflox Eye Drop in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Omeflox Eye Drop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Omeflox Eye Drop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Omeflox Eye Drop, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Omeflox Eye Drop 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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Is the use of Omeflox Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Omeflox may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Omeflox, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Omeflox Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Omeflox. If you see any side effects, stop taking Omeflox immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Omeflox again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Omeflox Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Omeflox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Omeflox Eye Drop on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Omeflox on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Omeflox Eye Drop on the Heart?
Omeflox has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Omeflox Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omeflox Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Omeflox Eye Drop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Omeflox Eye Drop. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Omeflox Eye Drop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omeflox Eye Drop cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Omeflox Eye Drop
Some foods when eaten with Omeflox Eye Drop can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omeflox Eye Drop
Taking Omeflox Eye Drop with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Do not take Omeflox 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.
Take Omeflox 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.
Omeflox 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.
No, Omeflox is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Omeflox 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.
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