Onoff 200 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Onoff 200 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Onoff 200 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Onoff 200 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Onoff 200 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Onoff 200 Mg Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Onoff 200 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Onoff 200 Mg Tablet 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 contraindications of Onoff 200 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Onoff 200 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Onoff 200 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Onoff 200 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Onoff 200 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Onoff 200 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Onoff may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Onoff, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Onoff 200 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Onoff. Immediately discontinue Onoff if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Onoff 200 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Onoff on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Onoff 200 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Onoff is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Onoff 200 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Onoff is rarely harmful for the heart.
Onoff 200 Mg Tablet 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 Onoff 200 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Onoff 200 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Onoff 200 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Onoff 200 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Onoff 200 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Onoff 200 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Onoff 200 Mg Tablet
Some foods when eaten with Onoff 200 Mg Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Onoff 200 Mg Tablet
Taking alcohol with Onoff 200 Mg Tablet can be dangerous.
Yes, Onoff 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.
Onoff 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.
Onoff 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.
Yes, you can take Onoff 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.
Yes, Onoff 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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