Oflomac M Tablets
Medical Description
Oflomac-M Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery. It contains a combination of Metronidazole and Ofloxacin as its active ingredients. Oflomac-M works by preventing the growth of microorganisms that cause infection. Oflomac-M Tablet may cause some side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite and headache. To manage these side effects, eat a healthy, balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids. If any side effects become severe, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (e.g., rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath), consult your doctor immediately.
It is important to take Oflomac-M Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Take it with or without food but at the same time each day to ensure better effectiveness. Do not take more than the recommended dose, as an overdose can be harmful. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Complete the full course of treatment, even if you start to feel better, to ensure a complete recovery. Metrogyl O tablet also contains a combination of Metronidazole and Ofloxacin as its active ingredients.
Before taking Oflomac-M Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or if you are taking any other medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking Oflomac-M Tablet. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Oflomac-M Tablet, as it can cause excessive dizziness. If you are known to be allergic to Oflomac-M Tablet, do not take it and consult your doctor.
Product Summary
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Contains | Ofloxacin(200.0 Mg) + Metronidazole(600.0 Mg) |
Uses | Diarrhea, dysentery |
Side effects | Headache Dizziness Metallic taste Vomiting |
Therapy | ANTI-DIARRHOEAL |
Uses of OFLOMAC M TABLETS
Contraindications of OFLOMAC M TABLETS
Side effects of OFLOMAC M TABLETS
Precautions and Warnings of OFLOMAC M TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any kind of liver problem.
- You experience diarrhoea.
- You experience joint pain or muscle pain.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You experience muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis).
- You are suffering from any heart condition, like Torsades de pointes.
- You experience clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD).
- You experience sensitivity to light on exposure to natural or artificial sunlight.
- You experience adverse reactions like inflammation of the tendon or tendon Rupture (a tendon separates in whole or in part from the tissue to which it is attached).
- You are suffering from Peripheral neuropathy (when the message-carrying capacity of nerve, to and from the brain and spinal cord from and to the rest of the body are damaged) like burning, tingling, numbness, pain, etc....
- You experience some effects on the central nervous system (CNS), like nervousness, aggression, lack of sleep, anxiety, hallucinations, depression, suicidal thoughts, etc.
- You may feel adverse reactions like fever, rashes, jaundice, allergic pneumonitis, difficulty in swallowing, swelling on the face, lips, tongue, throat, fast heartbeat or any other allergic reactions.
Directions for Use of OFLOMAC M TABLETS
Storage and disposal of OFLOMAC M TABLETS
Dosage of OFLOMAC M TABLETS
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of OFLOMAC M TABLETS
How Does It Work?
Interactions of OFLOMAC M TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines affect the way the Oflomac-M Tablets work or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform the physician regarding the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interactions.
- Medicines used to treat acidity (antacids) like sucralfate, cimetidine and multivitamins with zinc.
- Medicines used to treat pain and inflammation (NSAIDs) like ibugesic aspirin.
- Medicines used to treat gout like probenecid.
- Medicines used to treat asthma or COPD like theophylline.
- Medicines used to stop blood clotting like warfarin.
- Medicines used to treat diabetes like Insulin, Glyburide and Glibenclamide.
- Medicines used to treat epilepsy like phenytoin phenobarbital.
- Medicines used to relax the muscles (muscle relaxant) like vecuronium bromide.
- Medicines used to treat depression, like lithium.
- You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements to avoid any interactions.
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Oflomac M tablet used for?
Q: What are the side effects of Oflomac M tablet?
References
- OFLOX-OZ Tablets [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2023 [cited 4 November 2023]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2023 [cited 4 November 2023]
- Ofloxacin [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2023 [cited 4 November 2023]
- Ofloxacin 200 mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (EMC) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2023 [cited 4 November 2023]
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