Question 1

are ofloxacin eye drops safe for my four month old son ? what is this medication used for ? thank you for your time :)

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: In the pediatric population, Ofloxacin eye drops are used to treat bacterial keratitis and severe bacterial conjunctivitis involving susceptible organisms. However, i can't find any evidence for the indication or use of Ofloxacin eye drops in children less than a year of age. Please see a pediatrician, perhaps one who specializes in treatment of ophthalmic (eye) problems.

Question 2

what to avoid while taking ofloxacin?

Accepted Answer

Safe in all regards: Ofloxacin eye drops have minimal systemic absorption and there are no contraindications to other meds while taking it.

Question 3

what is ocuflox (ofloxacin)?

Accepted Answer

Ocuflox (ofloxacin): Is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye.

Question 4

what are the side effects to ofloxacin?

Accepted Answer

Oral Ofloxacin: The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, headache and diarrhea. Additional common and rare side effects are included in the patient education insert that the pharmacy will give when you receive your prescription. If you have specific concerns, make sure to speak with your pharmacist when you pick up your medication.

Question 5

can you take ciprodex and ofloxacin together?

Accepted Answer

Duplicate therapy: Both have the same mechanism of action.  Do not take together unless prescribed by your doctor.  In this case, i can't think of a reason to use both medications concurrently.

Question 6

is oral ofloxacin effective in case of mild cellulitis??

Accepted Answer

You seem to like: ofloxacin, and yet it's one of the strongest and most toxic fluorinated antibiotics around, and used often for hospital treated cellulitis and serious urinary tract infections. Do speak with your doctor FIRST to find out what's best for you, what strains you're resistant to, so you are targeting your therapy accurately &amp; not shotgunning your care by guessing.(I know you can buy this OTC in Egypt.)

Question 7

how dangerous is medofloxine (ofloxacin) to take?  any bad side effects expected?

Accepted Answer

OFLOXACIN IS: An antibiotic, in the quinolone category.
Worst side effect is a ruptured tendon. In the elderly it can trigger agitation and anxiety/mental disturbances.
Not indicated for teenagers and younger.
Also, any antibiotic can cause diarrhea, which at times can be difficult to eradicate and fatal.

Question 8

can ofloxacin be taken together with tamiflu?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No problem -- OK to take them together. In the future, since you obviously have access to the internet, search "drug interactions". You'll find several websites where you can enter any combination of drugs to see if they interfere with one another in any way.

Question 9

can i take ciprofloxacin as i also take ofloxacin?

Accepted Answer

Redundant: No, if its both oral,
unless Oflox is in eye drop form, then u cud take cipro (ciprofloxacin)

Question 10

is it  ofloxacin ophtalmic solution isp 0.3% good to treat boils?

Accepted Answer

No: Boils will not improve with the use of topical treatments.  They need to be soaked frequently with hot salt or boric acid in water until they come to a head and drain. If they become large they may require surgical incision and drainage. Sometimes antibiotic pills that cover staphylococcus aureus, the usual bacterial cause of boils, need to be given as well.

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Can ofloxacin be taken together with tamiflu?

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