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Xintof 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Xintof is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Xintof safe for pregnant women?
Xintof may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Xintof again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Xintof safe during breastfeeding?
Xintof 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 Xintof on the Kidneys?
Xintof has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Xintof on the Liver?
Xintof may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Xintof on the Heart?
Xintof has very mild side effects on the heart.
Xintof 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 Xintof unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xintof habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Xintof has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Xintof, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Xintof can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Xintof is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Xintof is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Xintof
Xintof may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xintof
Consumption of alcohol and Xintof together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Xintof causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Xintof is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Yes Xintof 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.
Xintof 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.
Yes, Xintof 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Floxin® (ofloxacin)
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