Oflopex 200 mg Tablet

Composition of Oflopex 200 mg Tablet

Oflopex 200 mg Tablet contains Ofloxacin 200 mg (tablet). It belongs to the Fluoroquinolone antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Oflopex 200 mg Tablet

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections (UTI)
• respiratory tract infections (e.g.
• bronchitis
• pneumonia)
• gastrointestinal infections (including infectious diarrhea)
• skin and soft tissue infections
• and some sexually transmitted infections as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Treats bacterial UTI
• Helps manage bacterial respiratory infections
• Effective in bacterial gastrointestinal infections
• Treats skin and soft tissue bacterial infections
• Broad-spectrum antibacterial action

How Oflopex 200 mg Tablet works

Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. This blocks DNA replication and repair, leading to bacterial cell death.

How to take Oflopex 200 mg Tablet

Take as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food (take with food if stomach upset occurs). Avoid taking at the same time as antacids or mineral supplements containing calcium/iron/magnesium/zinc; keep a gap of at least 2 hours before or 4–6 hours after. Complete the full course even if you feel better.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause kidney injury, fits and heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Oflopex 200 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Oflopex are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• insomnia
• rash
• photosensitivity

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Oflopex 200 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only antibiotic; use only for bacterial infections. Stop and seek medical help if tendon pain/swelling occurs (risk of tendinitis/tendon rupture; higher in elderly and with corticosteroids), severe diarrhea, allergic reaction, numbness/tingling (peripheral neuropathy), mood changes, or seizures. Use with caution in kidney disease (dose adjustment may be needed), epilepsy/seizure disorders, myasthenia gravis, heart rhythm disorders/QT prolongation, and diabetes (may affect blood sugar). Avoid excessive sunlight/UV exposure. Not recommended in pregnancy and generally avoided in children/adolescents unless specifically prescribed.

Do not take Oflopex if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Generally avoided in children and adolescents, in pregnancy, and in anyone with a history of tendon problems with these antibiotics.

Interactions with other medicines

antacids (Al/Mg), sucralfate, iron/zinc/calcium supplements (reduced absorption), warfarin/other anticoagulants (increased bleeding risk), corticosteroids (increased tendon rupture risk), NSAIDs (may increase CNS stimulation/seizure risk), antiarrhythmics and other QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, macrolides, antipsychotics), antidiabetic medicines/insulin (blood sugar disturbances)

How to store Oflopex 200 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Oflopex 200 mg Tablet

Drink plenty of water through the course. Separate it from antacids, milk and mineral supplements.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PILLS N TAB INDIAA

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic