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Ofc (Jawa), a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ofc (Jawa) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ofc (Jawa). The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Ofc (Jawa) have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Ofc (Jawa) go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ofc (Jawa)'s effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ofc (Jawa) has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ofc (Jawa) related warnings section.
Ofc (Jawa) is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ofc (Jawa) contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Ofc (Jawa) with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ofc (Jawa) is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ofc (Jawa) 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Ofc (Jawa) safe for pregnant women?
Ofc (Jawa) can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Ofc (Jawa) right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Ofc (Jawa) safe during breastfeeding?
Ofc (Jawa) 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 Ofc (Jawa) on the Kidneys?
Ofc (Jawa) has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ofc (Jawa) on the Liver?
Ofc (Jawa) has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ofc (Jawa) on the Heart?
Side effects of Ofc (Jawa) rarely affect the heart.
Ofc (Jawa) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ofc (Jawa) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ofc (Jawa) habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ofc (Jawa) is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Ofc (Jawa) can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ofc (Jawa) only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ofc (Jawa) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ofc (Jawa)
Taking Ofc (Jawa) with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ofc (Jawa)
Taking Ofc (Jawa) with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Ofc (Jawa) is a prescription drug, hence do not take Ofc (Jawa) without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
It is recommended to avoid taking Ofc (Jawa) 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 Ofc (Jawa) 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.
Yes, Ofc (Jawa) can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Take Ofc (Jawa) if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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