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O Sal 400 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. O Sal 400 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of O Sal 400 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of O Sal 400 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of O Sal 400 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, O Sal 400 Mg Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on O Sal 400 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about O Sal 400 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
O Sal 400 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid O Sal 400 Mg Tablet in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of O Sal 400 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, O Sal 400 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for O Sal 400 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
O Sal 400 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of O Sal 400 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
O Sal can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using O Sal, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of O Sal 400 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of O Sal. If you see any side effects, stop taking O Sal immediately and talk to your doctor. Take O Sal again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of O Sal 400 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of O Sal on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of O Sal 400 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of O Sal on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of O Sal 400 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
O Sal is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take O Sal 400 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this O Sal 400 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that O Sal 400 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking O Sal 400 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as O Sal 400 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, O Sal 400 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
O Sal 400 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and O Sal 400 Mg Tablet
O Sal 400 Mg Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and O Sal 400 Mg Tablet
Consuming O Sal 400 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes O Sal is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
O Sal is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
Yes, long-term use of O Sal can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, O Sal causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
O Sal can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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