Oflox 50 Rediuse (Ofloxacin 50mg)

Medical Description

Oflox 50mg Rediuse is an antibiotic medication that is predominantly used for various bacterial infections; it belongs to the classification of medicines called quinolone antibiotics.

Uses of Oflox 50 MG

Oflox 50mg Rediuse uses are in the treatment of bacterial infections of the chest (respiratory system), kidneys and bladder (urinary tract), and male and female genital organs (including the remedy for gonorrhoea and other genital infections).

Contraindications of Oflox 50 MG

If you are allergic to it or similar medicines such as ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, or nadifloxacin.
If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
If you have problems related to tendons such as swelling or inflammation of tendons (tendonitis).
If you have epilepsy or fits.
If you are less than 18 years.
If you have a deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (a family inherited condition that affects red blood cells) or a family history of it.

Side effects of Oflox 50 MG

Oflox 50mg Rediuse side effects are stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, headache, dizziness, stomach pain/cramping, mucus or blood in stool allergic reactions such as rashes, itching, swelling of face, lips, tongue and throat.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
Stop the intake of this medicine and seek immediate medical attention if you have any signs or symptoms of any of the side effects or if your eyesight becomes impaired. Report to your doctor if you have heart problems, salt imbalance in the blood, slow heart rhythm, etc.

Mode of Action of Oflox 50 MG

How Does It Work?
Oflox 50mg Rediuse works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It does not work against viral infections such as common cold, flu, etc.

Directions for Use of Oflox 50 MG

This medication is an oral suspension. Take this medication orally as prescribed by your doctor with or without food. Take plenty of water with this medication, unless told otherwise by your doctor. Do not discontinue or alter the course prescribed by the doctor.

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Interactions of Oflox 50 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Oflox 50mg Rediuse for bacterial infections are reported to have interactions with blood thinners (warfarin, jantoven, Coumadin), other antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, norfloxacin, etc.), and heart rhythm drugs (amiodarone, quinidine, sotalol, etc.)
Interactions with food items
This drug is known to have interactions with dairy products; hence, take this medication two hours before or after any intake of dairy products.
Other general Interactions
Liver or kidney disease.
Mental illness.
Myasthenia gravis (disease associated with excessive muscle weakness)
Diabetic or low blood sugar.

Storage and disposal of Oflox 50 MG

Store this drug in a cool and dry place in the provided package.
Do not use this drug post the expiration date mentioned on it.
Follow proper medical waste management protocol in the disposal of this drug

Dosage of Oflox 50 MG

Overdose
Oflox 50mg Rediuse dosage should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not overdose yourself as it may lead to extreme dizziness, confusion or fits. Seek immediate medical attention in the case of overdose.
Missed a Dose
In the case of a missed dose, take it as soon as you recall it. If the next dose is impending, the missed dose needs to be skipped. Consult your doctor for more details.