Orfix O: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Orfix O Information

Orfix O, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Orfix O have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Orfix O 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 Orfix O have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Orfix O normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Orfix O's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Orfix O related warnings talks about Orfix O's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Orfix O is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Orfix O are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Orfix O may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Orfix O, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Orfix O Benefits & Uses
Orfix O Dosage & How to Take
Orfix O Side Effects
Orfix O Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Orfix O with Other Drugs
Orfix O Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Orfix O
Orfix O Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Orfix O Benefits & Uses

Orfix O is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection

Orfix O Dosage & How to Take

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

Orfix O Related Warnings

Is the use of Orfix O safe for pregnant women?

Orfix O can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Orfix O right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Orfix O safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Orfix O. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Orfix O on the Kidneys?

Orfix O rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Orfix O on the Liver?

Orfix O has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Orfix O on the Heart?

Orfix O may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Orfix O with Other Drugs

Orfix O should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Mild

Probenecid

Orfix O Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orfix O unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Orfix O

Is this Orfix O habit forming or addictive?

Orfix O does not cause addiction.

Orfix O Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Orfix O

Taking Orfix O with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orfix O

Taking alcohol with Orfix O can be dangerous.

Frequently asked Questions about Orfix O

Question about 5 years ago

Is Orfix O good for tooth infection?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Orfix O can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Orfix O treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Orfix O is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Orfix O?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Orfix O can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Orfix O cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Orfix O with amoxicillin?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Orfix O and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.