Oflox 200 Tablet

Composition

Ofloxacin 200 mg (as Ofloxacin) per tablet

Uses of Oflox 200 Tablet

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, prostatitis, respiratory tract infections (e.g., bronchitis, pneumonia), gastrointestinal infections (including traveller’s diarrhoea), typhoid fever, skin and soft tissue infections, and certain sexually transmitted infections as prescribed.

• •Treats bacterial urinary tract infections
• •Helps manage respiratory bacterial infections
• •Useful in gastrointestinal infections and typhoid
• •Effective against susceptible skin/soft tissue infections

How it works

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

Directions for use

Take by mouth as prescribed by the doctor, usually once or twice daily. Can be taken with or without food; take at the same time each day and complete the full course. Avoid taking with milk/dairy, antacids, or iron/calcium/zinc supplements close to the dose (keep a 2–4 hour gap).

Side effects

Common side effects of Oflox 200 Tablet may include:

• •nausea
• •diarrhoea
• •abdominal pain
• •vomiting
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