Oflomil 200 mg Tablet

How to use Oflomil 200 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oflomil 200 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Oflomil 200 mg Tablet 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.

Expert Advice

• Your doctor has prescribed Oflomil 200 mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
• Discontinue Oflomil 200 mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn"t stop or if you find blood in your stools.
• Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Can I take Oflomil with paracetamol?

Oflomil can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can the use of Oflomil cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Oflomil can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. Can I stop taking Oflomil when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Oflomil and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. Can the use of Oflomil increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, use of Oflomil is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Oflomil. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.