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Owin Information

Owin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Infusion, Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Owin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Owin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Owin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Owin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Owin is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Owin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Owin related warnings section.

Owin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Owin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Owin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Owin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Owin Benefits & Uses

Owin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Owin 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

Owin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Owin safe for pregnant women?


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

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Owin safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Owin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Owin on the Kidneys?


    Owin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Owin on the Liver?


    Side effects of Owin rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Owin on the Heart?


    Owin is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Owin with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Owin Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Owin

  • Is this Owin habit forming or addictive?


    Owin is not addictive in nature.

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


    After taking Owin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Owin can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Owin only on doctor's advice.

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


    No, Owin is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Owin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Owin


    Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Owin to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Owin


    Taking alcohol with Owin can be dangerous.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Owin

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Owin for sinus infection?

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

Owin 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

Does Owin contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Owin 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Owin with doxycyclin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Owin 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 almost 5 years ago

Is Owin safe?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Owin is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Owin cause stomach upset?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1400

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Floxin® (ofloxacin)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ocuflox® (ofloxacin)

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