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Alof, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Alof have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alof. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Alof have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Alof 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.
It is also important to note that Alof has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Alof related warnings talks about Alof's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Alof since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Alof have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Alof may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alof is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Alof 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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Is the use of Alof safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Alof. It is best to stop taking Alof immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Alof safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Alof. If you see any side effects, stop taking Alof immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Alof again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alof on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Alof on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Alof on the Liver?
Alof is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Alof on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Alof on the heart have been reported.
Alof 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 Alof unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alof habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Alof.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alof you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Alof only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Alof for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alof
Alof may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alof
Consuming Alof with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Alof is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
Take Alof as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
Yes Alof 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.
Discontinuing Alof on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Take Alof 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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