Ofloxacin Tablets

Ofloxacin Tablets comes under the branding name “FLOWAY-200” which is an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections. It received FDA approval in 1990. This tablet is useful for treating urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, soft tissues, and lung infections by killing and stopping the growth of causative bacteria. The patient can take this medicine only if the doctor recommends it. Take this tablet with or without food at a fixed time without skipping it. Complete the course if either feels better.

Ofloxacin is a form of drug which is known as fluoroquinolone. This medicine prevents bacterial cells from dividing, and repairing, thereby killing them. Ofloxacin stops the bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. But it takes up to 6 weeks to clear this infection completely and the patient can feel better because it starts working immediately after taking this tablet.

Medical Benefits of Ofloxacin Tablets

Ofloxacin tablets cure various bacterial infections by killing bacteria and preventing their growth. This medicine is used to treat such things:

• Urinary tract
• Nose
• Throat
• Skin
• Soft tissues
• Lungs
• Kidney
• Respiratory tract

Directions for use

• Take it with or without food.
• Usually take twice a day as prescribed by a doctor.
• Shallow it as a whole without breaking it.
• There should be a gap of 12 hours when taking a second time.
• Drink plenty of water as per the doctor’s guidelines.
• Preferably taken in the morning for better results.
• Ofloxacin tablets should be taken at a fixed time.
• It is not a chewable tablet.

Storage of Ofloxacin Tablet

• Keep it away from the heat.
• Store this medicine at room temperature.
• Place this tablet away from children and pets.
• Do not keep outdated medicine.
• Keep this tablet in a cool and dry place.

Precautions

• Avoid consuming it with alcohol
• Pregnant women must consult the doctor before using it.
• Breastfeeding women should also take advice from a doctor to use Ofloxacin tablets.
• Patients with liver and kidney diseases must consult a doctor.
• Not recommended for children.

Side Effects of Ofloxacin Tablet

• Fatigue
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Loss of Appetite
• Constipation
• Pale skin

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

1. Can the use of Ofloxacin tablets increase the risk of muscle damage?
2. Yes, Ofloxacin tablets can increase muscle damage commonly in the ankle. If the pain lasts longer then consult a doctor. And it happens with all age groups.
3. Can the use of this medicine cause diarrhea?
4. Yes, but in the starting people have to face this problem but after the completion of the course, it recovers. If it lasts longer after the course then take advice from your doctor.
5. Should it be recommended for diabetes patients?
6. No, if the person is suffering from diabetes then one must take advice from the doctor about this medicine.