Ofloxacin Tablets

Ofloxacin 200 Tablet (FLOXIDOC-200) 

Ofloxacin comes under the category of quinolone antibiotics drugs. It helps to treat various types of bacterial infections by preventing the growth of bacteria. Doctors prescribe this medicine if a person has certain types of infections like urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lung infection (pneumonia). This antibiotic medication is used to treat bacterial infections only. It will not be effective for viral infections (like a common cold, and flu). Ofloxacin 200 Tablet helps treat bacterial infections and kills the causative bacteria. Doctris Lifescience makes this antibiotic (Ofloxacin 200) available in the market with the Brand name FLOXIDOC-200.

How to use Ofloxacin

Before taking this or any other medicine you should read the prescriptions written by your doctor and never hesitate to ask if you have any questions to your doctor or pharmacist.

Oflox 200 tablets should be used in the same quantity and time as advised by your doctor. Take it with or without food. 

This tablet is usually taken twice a day at a fixed time daily. The dosage and time limit of your treatment depends upon your medical condition and reaction to treatment.

Advisable to drink plenty of water and other liquids while taking this medication. 

Avoid taking this medicine within 2 hours before or after eating other food. It might be possible that those items may bind to it and end up decreasing its effectiveness. Ask your doctor for proper guidance in this matter. 

To get the best results, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. So that it will help you remember, to take this medication at the same time daily. 

Keep taking the course of medication until the doctor asks you to stop using it, leaving the course too early may result in a return of the infection.

Side Effects of Ofloxacin Tablets 

This medication has been suggested because your doctor has considered that the benefit to you will be greater than the risk of an opposite reaction. Many people using this medication have not reported any serious side effects. here are some common symptoms that many people face for a short period and then these symptoms disappear, they do not even require any serious medical attention   

• Dizziness
• Rash 
• Vaginal inflammation
• Diarrhea
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Itching
• Genital itching
• pain, swelling, and redness due to injection
• Nausea 
• Headache
• If any of these effects last or get worse, immediately inform your doctor or healthcare expert.

Safety and Precautions  

Using ofloxacin is not advisable if you are hypersensitive to this drug or any other drugs that it contains and also in other certain cases like  

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding 
• Liver or kidney disease
• Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking 
• This drug reduces that level of alertness and makes a person dizzy and sleepy. So, Avoid doing work that requires proper attention and focus like driving

Missed dose

If you mistakenly skipped a dose of medication. Do not try to cover it by taking the double amount on the next slot. Overdose and a dose less than required both will disturb the daily routine and can cause some unusual discomforts in your body.