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Okaflox TZ Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

OFLOXACIN-200MG + TINIDAZOLE-600MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections, Protozoal infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Okaflox TZ Tablet contains antibiotic Ofloxacin and Tinidazole, which helps treat and prevent a wide range of bacterial infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria and some anaerobic bacteria (that live without oxygen). It is bactericidal and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by preventing the formation of their cell wall required for living. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Altogether it kills the bacteria. Okaflox TZ Tablet has the advantage of good penetration in most deep tissues and body fluids. Hence, it is also suitable for the treatment of deep tissue and bone bacterial infections. 

FAQs

Not recommended. A patient with a transplanted kidney might be taking an immunosuppressive drug like cyclosporin which is contraindicated with Okaflox TZ Tablet failing the efficacy of the Immnosuppresant drug. There are chances of rejection of the transplanted kidney in the patient and, hence, not recommended to take Okaflox TZ Tablet without a doctor's consultation.

Do not consume alcohol or alcohol-based products while taking Okaflox TZ Tablet and at least 3 days after your treatment commences. You may experience unpleasant side effects such as fast heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, sweating and tingling under your skin.

Yes, after taking Okaflox TZ Tablet, you may have diarrhoea. Okaflox TZ Tablet is an antibiotic that kills or prevents bacterial growth, so some good intestinal bacteria that aid digestion might also get killed. So, drink plenty of fluids and take probiotics to prevent excessive loss of fluids from the body (dehydration).

It is advised not to take Okaflox TZ Tablet should not be taken along with dairy products as it might affect the absorption and efficacy of Okaflox TZ Tablet. However, you can take it with a meal that includes these foods or drinks.

Okaflox TZ Tablet makes your skin sensitive to sunlight, known as photosensitivity. So, prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light should be avoided. In case of emergency, you should always wear sunscreen before going out.

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