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Oftacin 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.
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Is the use of Oftacin safe for pregnant women?
Oftacin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Oftacin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oftacin safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Oftacin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Oftacin on the Kidneys?
Oftacin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oftacin on the Liver?
Oftacin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Oftacin on the Heart?
Oftacin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Oftacin 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 Oftacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oftacin habit forming or addictive?
Oftacin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Oftacin can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Oftacin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Oftacin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oftacin
Some foods when eaten with Oftacin can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oftacin
Consuming Oftacin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Oftacin 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.
No, Oftacin 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.
Do not take Oftacin 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.
Yes, Oftacin 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.
Yes Oftacin 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.
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