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Oflosyn, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Oflosyn has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oflosyn. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Oflosyn side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Oflosyn are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Oflosyn's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Oflosyn related warnings talks about Oflosyn's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Oflosyn is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Oflosyn have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Oflosyn may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Oflosyn is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Oflosyn 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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Is the use of Oflosyn safe for pregnant women?
Oflosyn can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Oflosyn, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Oflosyn safe during breastfeeding?
Oflosyn 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.
What is the effect of Oflosyn on the Kidneys?
Oflosyn rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflosyn on the Liver?
Oflosyn is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Oflosyn on the Heart?
Side effects of Oflosyn rarely affect the heart.
Oflosyn 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 Oflosyn unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflosyn habit forming or addictive?
Oflosyn is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oflosyn as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Oflosyn should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oflosyn is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oflosyn
Taking Oflosyn with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflosyn
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Oflosyn as it can have severe side effects.
Take Oflosyn as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes, long-term use of Oflosyn can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Take Oflosyn 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.
Yes Oflosyn 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.
Oflosyn 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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