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Ofax 400 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Ofax 400 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ofax 400 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Ofax 400 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Ofax 400 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ofax 400 Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ofax 400 Tablet related warnings talks about Ofax 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ofax 400 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ofax 400 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Ofax 400 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Ofax 400 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ofax 400 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 Ofax 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Ofax. It is best to stop taking Ofax immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ofax 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ofax can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Ofax 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ofax rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ofax 400 Tablet on the Liver?
Ofax may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ofax 400 Tablet on the Heart?
Ofax is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofax 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofax 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ofax 400 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ofax 400 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ofax 400 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ofax 400 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ofax 400 Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Ofax 400 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofax 400 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ofax 400 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Take Ofax as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
No, Ofax is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
It is recommended to avoid taking Ofax with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Ofax for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not take Ofax along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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