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Oflact is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Oflact have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Oflact depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oflact can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Oflact go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Oflact has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Oflact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oflact related warnings section.
Oflact is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Oflact are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Oflact may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Oflact is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Oflact 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 Oflact safe for pregnant women?
Oflact may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Oflact, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oflact safe during breastfeeding?
Oflact 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 Oflact on the Kidneys?
Oflact may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oflact on the Liver?
Oflact may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Oflact on the Heart?
Oflact is rarely harmful for the heart.
Oflact 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 Oflact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oflact habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Oflact is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Oflact. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Oflact only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Oflact is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oflact
Oflact may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oflact
Taking Oflact with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Discontinuing Oflact 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.
Oflact 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.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, you can take Oflact 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 the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Yes, Oflact 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
5 Years of Experience
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