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Hiflo 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hiflo is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Hiflo safe for pregnant women?
Hiflo can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Hiflo right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Hiflo safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Hiflo. If you see any side effects, stop taking Hiflo immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Hiflo again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Hiflo on the Kidneys?
Hiflo rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hiflo on the Liver?
Hiflo has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Hiflo on the Heart?
Hiflo is rarely harmful for the heart.
Hiflo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hiflo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hiflo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Hiflo is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Hiflo, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Hiflo can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Hiflo only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Hiflo is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hiflo
Some foods when eaten with Hiflo can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hiflo
Consumption of alcohol and Hiflo together may have severe effects on your health.
Hiflo 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.
Yes, Hiflo causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Take Hiflo as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes Hiflo 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.
Do not take Hiflo 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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