Ofkab: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ofkab Information

Ofkab is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Ofkab has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ofkab. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ofkab can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ofkab 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 Ofkab is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Ofkab's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Ofkab 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Ofkab contraindications section.

Besides this, Ofkab may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

Ofkab Benefits & Uses
Ofkab Dosage & How to Take
Ofkab Side Effects
Ofkab Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ofkab with Other Drugs
Ofkab Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ofkab
Ofkab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ofkab Benefits & Uses

Ofkab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Ofkab 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

Ofkab Related Warnings

Is the use of Ofkab safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Ofkab safe during breastfeeding?

Ofkab 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 Ofkab on the Kidneys?

Ofkab has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ofkab on the Liver?

Ofkab may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ofkab on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Ofkab on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ofkab with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Ofkab Contraindications

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Ofkab

Is this Ofkab habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ofkab.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ofkab should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Ofkab in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Ofkab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ofkab

Ofkab may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofkab

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ofkab as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Ofkab

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Ofkab without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Ofkab with Paracetamol?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ofkab can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Ofkab used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Ofkab 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Ofkab works?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Ofkab is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.

Question over 4 years ago

can I take Ofkab for UTI infection?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, you can take Ofkab for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.