Uses / Indications:
Oflofine 200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Oflofine 200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Your doctor has prescribed Oflofine to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Oflofine and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oflofine 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Oflofine 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.
Faq for medicine:
What is Oflofine used for? : Oflofine is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.|Is Oflofine a fluoroquinolone antibiotic? : Oflofine is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections. |Is Oflofine an antibiotic? : Oflofine is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones. |Is Oflofine bacteriostatic or bactericidal? : Oflofine is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms. |Is Oflofine a penicillin? : Oflofine is not a penicillin. Oflofine belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.|Is Oflofine a painkiller? : Oflofine is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.|Is Oflofine a sulfa drug? : Oflofine is not a sulfa drug. Oflofine belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.|Does Oflofine contain sulfa? : Oflofine does not contain sulfa. Oflofine belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.|Does Oflofine affect birth control? : Oflofine does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Oflofine is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.|Does Oflofine contain penicillin? : Oflofine does not contain penicillin. Oflofine belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.|Does Oflofine treat chlamydia? : Oflofine is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.|Does Oflofine expire? : Yes, Oflofine does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.|Can I take Oflofine with paracetamol? : Oflofine can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Oflofine with ibuprofen? : Oflofine when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Oflofine. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Medicine interaction:
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