PRODUCT DETAILS

About Oflocef Tablet

CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN belongs to a group of medications called 'cephalosporin antibiotics' primarily used for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections of the skin, ears, lungs, prostate and urinary tract. Besides this, it also treats typhoid fever and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) like chlamydia and gonorrhoea. A bacterial infection happens when harmful bacteria enter inside the body and start multiplying. These harmful bacteria are responsible for producing toxins that can cause diseases like strep throat, urinary tract infection (UTI), bacterial food poisoning, gonorrhoea, bacterial meningitis, cellulitis, Lyme disease, and tetanus. CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN does not work against viral infections like flu and colds.

CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN contains 'Cefixime' (cephalosporin antibiotic) and 'Ofloxacin' (fluoroquinolone antibiotic) that works by preventing the formation of the outer covering of the bacteria (cell wall) required for their survival. CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN prevents the release of a chemical messenger (mucopeptides) by the bacteria, thereby weakening and destroying the bacterial cell wall. CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN is a broad range antibiotic that works against a wide range of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Uses of Oflocef Tablet

Bacterial infections, Typhoid fever, Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Medicinal Benefits of Oflocef Tablet

CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN is a combination of cephalosporin and fluoroquinolone antibiotics that works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal). Cefixime works by stopping the growth of bacteria by inhibiting the formation of a protective layer required by the bacteria or its growth. At the same time, Ofloxacin acts by blocking the action of a chemical messenger, which helps the genetic material of bacteria to survive. The doctor usually prescribes CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN for the treatment of typhoid fever and urinary tract infections. Besides this, it also treats bacterial infections of the prostate, skin, lungs, sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhoea (cervical/urethral), ear infections (acute otitis media), upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), lower respiratory tract infection, tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils) and pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx). 

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by a doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Tablet DT: Take it with food as advised by the doctor. Disperse the tablet in a spoonful (15ml) of boiled and cooled water. Consume immediately.

Side Effects of Oflocef Tablet

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
• Loose stools
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

You should avoid taking CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN if you are hypersensitive to ofloxacin, cefixime or other macrolide antibiotics as it may lead to overdose and toxicity. The use of CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN is only allowed in pregnancy or breastfeeding if clearly suggested by the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding before using CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN. Ofloxacin present in CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN may cause and aggravate symptoms of existing peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in legs), tendinitis (swelling or tearing of a tendon), myasthenia gravis (skeletal muscle weakness), and respiratory issues like bronchitis, sinusitis. People with diabetes should contact a doctor before taking CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN as CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN can lower your blood sugar level in some cases. Patient with central nervous system disorder or epilepsy (fits) should avoid intake of CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN as its use is contraindicated for them. 

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CEFIXIME+OFLOXACIN should be avoided to be taken with vaccines including typhoid vaccine, cholera vaccine, and Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG vaccine), antiepileptic (carbamazepine), blood thinner (warfarin), antacid and ulcer treating medicine (aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, cimetidine, sucralfate), medicine to treat excess uric acid (probenecid), medicines for arthritis (methotrexate), diuretics/water pills (furosemide), asthma medicine (theophylline) and pain killers (fenbufen, ibuprofen).