apollo
0
  1. Home
  2. Medicine
  3. Ofladay Tablet

Written By ,
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
48 Hrs returnable
COD available

Online payment accepted

rxMedicinePrescription drug

Whats That

tooltip

Composition :

OFLOXACIN-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Dayal Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - OF11796

FAQs

If you miss a dose of Ofladay Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

No, Ofladay Tablet should not be taken along with dairy products as it might affect the absorption and efficacy of Ofladay Tablet. However, you can take it with a meal that includes these foods or drinks.

Ofladay 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.

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

No, Ofladay Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor

You are recommended to take Ofladay Tablet either 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking an antacid, multivitamin, or other product that has calcium/magnesium/aluminium/iron/zinc, antiulcer agent (sucralfate) or anti-HIV drug (didanosine).

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.
bannner image

Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Ofladay Tablet. But intake of alcohol with Ofladay Tablet may damage your liver. So intake of Ofladay Tablet should be avoided with Ofladay Tablet.

bannner image

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Ofladay Tablet is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Ofladay Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Ofladay Tablet should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.

bannner image

Breast Feeding

Caution

Ofladay Tablet is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Ofladay Tablet absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, it should not be taken while breastfeeding.

bannner image

Driving

Caution

Ofladay Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

bannner image

Liver

Caution

Ofladay Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-colored urine, yellowing of or skin/eye.

bannner image

Kidney

Caution

Ofladay Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

bannner image

Children

Safe if prescribed

Ofladay Tablet can be given to children but under child specialist medical supervision. Ofladay Tablet is prescribed to the children to treat complicated urinary tract infections, anthrax infection, or plague infection.

About Ofladay Tablet

Ofladay Tablet contains a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia, gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease), typhoid fever, infectious diarrhoea, and infections of the skin, eye/ear, bone, joint, abdomen, and prostate (male reproductive gland). A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. 

Ofladay Tablet contains antibacterial Ofloxacin, which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal and works by killing bacteria that cause infections.  It inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells and kills the bacteria, thereby preventing the further spread of the infection. Ofladay Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic against most Gram-negative bacteria, many Gram-positive bacteria and some anaerobes bacteria (that live without oxygen).

Ofladay Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is advised to take with food and be taken at a fixed time to achieve maximum effect. Do not take Ofladay Tablet with dairy products as it may lower its efficacy. You may experience sleep problems, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, itching, external genital itching in women, vaginal inflammation (vaginitis) and taste changes in some cases. Most of these side effects of Ofladay Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. If you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, or shortness of breath, immediately contact the doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Use of Ofladay Tablet is associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon (tough tissue that connects muscle to bone) rupture in all ages. People taking Ofladay Tablet who are over 60 years are at high risk, especially those who are taking any anti-allergic medicines like corticosteroid drugs. Ofladay Tablet is contraindicated in people with kidney/heart diseases, and for those who have had lung transplant should its use is not recommended.

Uses of Ofladay Tablet

Bacterial Infections

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Ofladay Tablet contains the antibiotic Ofloxacin, which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections caused by most Gram-negative bacteria, many Gram-positive bacteria, and some anaerobes bacteria (that live without oxygen). It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by prevents the formation of the cell wall required for living. It also inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Altogether it kills the bacteria. Ofladay Tablet has the advantage of good penetration in most deep tissues and body fluid. Hence, it is also suitable for the treatment of deep tissue and bone bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food (excluding dairy products). Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Side Effects of Ofladay Tablet

  • Tendon rupture
  • Arthralgia (joint pain)
  • Sleep problems
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Itching
  • External genital itching in women
  • Vaginal inflammation (vaginitis)
  • Taste changes

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ofladay Tablet if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to ofloxacin or any other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as delafloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. Taking Ofladay Tablet may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Ofladay Tablet may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Ofladay Tablet. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Ofladay Tablet as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Ofladay Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
OfloxacinMesoridazine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

Login/Sign Up

OfloxacinMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ofladay Tablet:
Using Mesoridazine together with Ofladay Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mesoridazine with Ofladay Tablet is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ofladay Tablet:
Coadministration of Ofladay Tablet with Sotalol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ofladay Tablet with Sotalol together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ofladay Tablet:
The combination of Amiodarone and Ofladay Tablet may significantly increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Amiodarone and Ofladay Tablet interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ofladay Tablet:
Coadministration of Ofladay Tablet with Cisapride can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ofladay Tablet with Cisapride together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor. Note: Cisapride is no longer available on the market. Cisapride should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and closely monitored.
OfloxacinSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ofladay Tablet:
Coadministration of Ofladay Tablet with Saquinavir can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ofladay Tablet with Saquinavir together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ofladay Tablet:
Coadministration of Ofladay Tablet with Pimozide can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ofladay Tablet with Pimozide together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OfloxacinBepridil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ofladay Tablet:
Using bepridil together with Ofladay Tablet drugs can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ofladay Tablet with Bepridil can cause an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
OfloxacinQuinidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ofladay Tablet:
Coadministration of Ofladay Tablet with Quinidine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ofladay Tablet with Quinidine together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ofladay Tablet:
Coadministration of Ofladay Tablet with Dronedarone can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ofladay Tablet with Dronedarone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ofladay Tablet:
Coadministration of Ofladay Tablet with Disopyramide can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ofladay Tablet with Disopyramide together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
OFLOXACIN-200MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

Login/Sign Up

OFLOXACIN-200MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Avocado, Beetroot, Cereals, Cheese, Chicken, Black Beans, Eggs, Clams, Chickpea, Whole Grains, Shellfish, Spinach, Salmon, Red Meat, Oysters, Potatoes, Kidney Beans, Mackerel, Milk, Kale, Tuna, Yogurt, Liver, Low-Fat Milk, Trout, Fortified Breakfast Cereal, Fish, Beef

How to manage the interaction:
Ofladay Tablet and a multivitamin with minerals should not be taken together orally. Products containing magnesium, aluminium, calcium, iron, or other minerals may decrease the effects of Ofladay Tablet. If at all possible, avoid taking multivitamins containing minerals while receiving Ofladay Tablet treatment. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

Login/Sign Up

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • WARFARIN
  • CLOZAPINE
  • OLANZAPINE
  • CHLORPROPAMIDE
  • GLIMEPIRIDE
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • GLYBURIDE
  • METFORMIN
  • TOLAZAMIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE
  • AMIODARONE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • SUCRALFATE
  • DIDANOSINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Tendon damage (especially to the Achilles tendon) can occur within 48 hours of starting Ofladay Tablet treatment. The onset of symptoms and signs of the side effects may be delayed several months after stopping treatment. At the first sign of tendinitis (like painful swelling, inflammation), immediately stop taking Ofladay Tablet. The affected limbs should be appropriately treated (e.g., immobilisation). Corticosteroids medicines (like anti-inflammatory drugs including cortisone, prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, dexamethasone, betamethasone, hydrocortisone should not be used if signs of tendon rupture occur.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. Ofladay Tablet may increase nervousness, sleeplessness, and anxiety caused by caffeine.
  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Ofladay Tablet to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Ofladay Tablet.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Ofladay Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Ofladay Tablet in fighting off infections.

Have a query?