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Oltaur 400 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Oltaur 400 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Oltaur 400 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Oltaur 400 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Oltaur 400 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Oltaur 400 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Oltaur 400 Tablet related warnings talks about Oltaur 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Oltaur 400 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Oltaur 400 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Oltaur 400 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Oltaur 400 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Oltaur 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 Oltaur 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Oltaur may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Oltaur, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Oltaur 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Oltaur. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Oltaur 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Oltaur may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oltaur 400 Tablet on the Liver?
Oltaur may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Oltaur 400 Tablet on the Heart?
Oltaur is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oltaur 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oltaur 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Oltaur 400 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Oltaur 400 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Oltaur 400 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oltaur 400 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oltaur 400 Tablet
Taking Oltaur 400 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oltaur 400 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Oltaur 400 Tablet can be dangerous.
Yes, Oltaur is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Yes, Oltaur 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.
Yes Oltaur 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.
Oltaur should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Take Oltaur as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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