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Maflo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Maflo have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Maflo. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Maflo side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Maflo normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Maflo's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Maflo related warnings talks about Maflo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Maflo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Maflo are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Maflo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Maflo, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Maflo 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Maflo safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Maflo. It is best to stop taking Maflo immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Maflo safe during breastfeeding?
Maflo 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 Maflo on the Kidneys?
Maflo rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Maflo on the Liver?
Maflo is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Maflo on the Heart?
Side effects of Maflo rarely affect the heart.
Maflo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maflo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Maflo habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Maflo cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Maflo as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Maflo should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Maflo is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Maflo
Taking Maflo with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maflo
Taking Maflo with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
It is recommended to avoid taking Maflo with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Yes, Maflo 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 together.
It is recommended to avoid taking Maflo with azithromycin because it can cause 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.
Yes, you can take Maflo 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 all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Maflo and doxylamine can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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