Oflopen
Oflopen Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Oflopen Products
Uses of Oflopen Products
Ofloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in infections of urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, female genital organ, skin & soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
Oflopen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Oflopen are Nausea, Headache, Dizziness, Itching, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Rash, Genital itching, Vaginal inflammation, Phlebitis, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
Severe
Side Effects of Oflopen are Photosensitivity, Inflammation of tendons, Tendon rupture, Psychotic disorder, Liver dysfunction, Pseudomembranous colitis.
How Oflopen Products work
Ofloxacin is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.
Patient Concerns about Oflopen Products
Frequently asked questions about Oflopen Products
Frequently asked questions about Ofloxacin
Q. What if I give too much of Oflopen 50mg/5ml Suspension by mistake?
An extra dose of Oflopen 50mg/5ml Suspension is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, unconsciousness, and palpitations (irregularities of heartbeat). Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.
Q. What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Oflopen 50mg/5ml Suspension for the prescribed duration?
Ineffective treatment with Oflopen 50mg/5ml Suspension could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that would be more specific in action. Not all medicines are given by oral route, some may have to be given by IV route (intravenous injection) in the hospital.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Oflopen 50mg/5ml Suspension?
Oflopen 50mg/5ml Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Oflopen 50mg/5ml Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Oflopen 50mg/5ml Suspension?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Q. What should I tell the doctor before giving Oflopen 50mg/5ml Suspension to my child?
Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from a heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Oflopen 50mg/5ml Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.