Oflotas 400 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Oflotas 400 Tablet Information

Oflotas 400 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Oflotas 400 Tablet have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Oflotas 400 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Oflotas 400 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Oflotas 400 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Oflotas 400 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Oflotas 400 Tablet related warnings talks about Oflotas 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Oflotas 400 Tablet 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 contraindications of Oflotas 400 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Oflotas 400 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Oflotas 400 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Oflotas Benefits & Uses
Oflotas Dosage & How to Take
Oflotas Side Effects
Oflotas Related Warnings
Oflotas Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Oflotas
Oflotas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Oflotas 400 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Oflotas 400 Tablet 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)

Oflotas 400 Tablet 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

Oflotas 400 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Oflotas 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Oflotas can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Oflotas right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Oflotas 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Oflotas. If you see any side effects, stop taking Oflotas immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Oflotas again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Oflotas 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Oflotas rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Oflotas 400 Tablet on the Liver?

Oflotas has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Oflotas 400 Tablet on the Heart?

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

Mild

Oflotas 400 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oflotas 400 Tablet 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 Oflotas 400 Tablet

Is this Oflotas 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Oflotas 400 Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Oflotas 400 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Oflotas 400 Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Oflotas 400 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Oflotas 400 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Oflotas 400 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oflotas 400 Tablet

Taking Oflotas 400 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflotas 400 Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Oflotas 400 Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Oflotas 400 Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Oflotas with azithromycin?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

It is recommended to avoid taking Oflotas with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Oflotas with metformin?

Take Oflotas 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 Oflotas with Paracetamol?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Oflotas 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

Can I take Oflotas without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Oflotas used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Oflotas 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.