Ofloxacin - Ofloxacin - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Ofloxacin.
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What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose.

Usage Instructions

• Take twice daily by mouth or as directed by your doctor.
• This medication works best on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.
• If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with food.
• Take this medication 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking any medications containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium.
• Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, or antacids.
• Sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc are also included.
• These medications bind with ofloxacin preventing its full absorption.
• It is not known whether or not milk or dairy products prevent absorption of ofloxacin.
• Therefore, as a precaution, do not eat/drink dairy products within 2 hours before or after taking ofloxacin.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Read Before Using Ofloxacin (precautions)

• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor your medical history especially.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Ofloxacin Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before taking this drug, tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription drugs you may take especially.

Ofloxacin Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or share it with someone else.
• A different medication may be needed in those cases.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, headache, dizziness, or drowsiness during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
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