Woflox

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  • Contains / Salt: Ofloxacin (200 mg)
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Woflox Information

Woflox is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion, Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Woflox have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Woflox 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Woflox have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Woflox 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.

In addition, Woflox's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Woflox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Woflox can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Woflox in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Woflox have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Woflox have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Woflox is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Woflox Benefits & Uses

Woflox is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Woflox 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
Adult
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Skin Infections
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Typhoid Fever
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Woflox Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Woflox safe for pregnant women?


    Woflox may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Woflox again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Woflox safe during breastfeeding?


    Woflox may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Woflox, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Woflox.

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


    Woflox rarely affects the kidneys.

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


    Side effects of Woflox rarely affect the liver.

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


    Woflox has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Woflox with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Woflox Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Woflox

  • Is this Woflox habit forming or addictive?


    Woflox does not cause addiction.

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


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Woflox as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Woflox is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Woflox is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Woflox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Woflox


    Taking Woflox with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Woflox


    Consumption of alcohol and Woflox together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Woflox

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Woflox with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Woflox 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 about 5 years ago

How to use Woflox?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Woflox 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Woflox with doxycyclin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Woflox 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 about 5 years ago

Can I take Woflox without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Woflox is a prescription drug, hence do not take Woflox without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Woflox contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Woflox 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.



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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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