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Omeflox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops, Ointment. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Omeflox have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Omeflox. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Omeflox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Omeflox 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 Omeflox is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Omeflox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Omeflox 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Omeflox contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Omeflox have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Omeflox is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Omeflox 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Omeflox is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Omeflox safe for pregnant women?
Omeflox may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Omeflox, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Omeflox safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Omeflox. If you see any side effects, stop taking Omeflox immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Omeflox again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Omeflox on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Omeflox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Omeflox on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Omeflox on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Omeflox on the Heart?
Omeflox has very mild side effects on the heart.
Omeflox 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 Omeflox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omeflox habit forming or addictive?
Omeflox is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Omeflox. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Omeflox only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omeflox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Omeflox
Some foods when eaten with Omeflox can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omeflox
Taking Omeflox with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Do not take Omeflox 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.
Take Omeflox 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.
Omeflox 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.
No, Omeflox is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Omeflox is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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