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

Oflopus Information

Oflopus 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, Oflopus has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Oflopus depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Oflopus have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Oflopus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oflopus is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Oflopus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Oflopus related warnings section.

Oflopus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Oflopus contraindications lists all such conditions.

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

You should also be aware that Oflopus is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Oflopus Benefits & Uses

Oflopus 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)

Oflopus 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

Oflopus Related Warnings

Is the use of Oflopus safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Oflopus safe during breastfeeding?

Oflopus 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 Oflopus on the Kidneys?

Oflopus has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oflopus on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Oflopus on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Oflopus on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Oflopus with Other Drugs

Oflopus 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

Oflopus Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflopus 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 Oflopus

Is this Oflopus habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Oflopus has not been reported.

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

After taking Oflopus you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Oflopus only as per medical advice.

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

No, Oflopus is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Oflopus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oflopus

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Oflopus to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflopus

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

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Oflopus

Question about 5 years ago

How does Oflopus works?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Oflopus 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Oflopus with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Oflopus 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 over 4 years ago

Can I take Oflopus with metformin?

Take Oflopus 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Oflopus with Paracetamol?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Oflopus 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 about 5 years ago

Does Oflopus cause stomach upset?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.