Oflacin 200 mg Tablet

Oflacin 200 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 200 mg of ofloxacin in each tablet. Ofloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections when a doctor decides it is appropriate. Oflacin 200 mg Tablet is not for viral illnesses like colds or the flu. It is supplied as a tablet for oral use in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy and repair their DNA, which stops the germs from multiplying. In tablet form, Oflacin 200 mg Tablet is absorbed through the stomach and intestines to reach the bloodstream and help fight the infection throughout the body.

Oflacin 200 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Oflacin 400 mg Tablet, which may allow a doctor to tailor the dose more precisely. This 200 mg strength can be useful when a smaller dose is needed, when dose splitting is not ideal, or when a prescriber wants to adjust treatment based on the infection being treated and the person’s kidney function.

• Certain bacterial urinary tract infections
• Some bacterial respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Certain gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Other infections when prescribed based on culture and sensitivity results

• Swallow Oflacin 200 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed and at evenly spaced times if more than one dose per day is ordered.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not take it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium supplements, or multivitamins; separate the doses as directed by your pharmacist or doctor.
• Stay well hydrated while taking this tablet unless your doctor tells you to limit fluids.
• Finish the full course even if you feel better before the tablets are gone.

Each Oflacin 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of ofloxacin. The tablet may be taken once or twice daily, depending on the infection and your medical situation, and the doctor decides the exact dose and duration. Do not take more than prescribed; the maximum daily amount depends on the condition being treated and your kidney function.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ofloxacin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Increased sun sensitivity

• This is a higher-intensity antibiotic treatment than many mild infection medicines and should be used only when a doctor has evaluated you.
• Avoid taking it with antacids or mineral supplements containing iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, or aluminum because they can reduce absorption.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery because dizziness can occur.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, seizures, myasthenia gravis, or heart rhythm problems.
• Limit sun or UV exposure because of photosensitivity risk.
• Alcohol may worsen stomach upset or dizziness.
• Tell your prescriber if you have kidney disease, since dosing may need adjustment.

• Antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, or aluminum products
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Steroids such as prednisone
• Certain antiarrhythmics that can affect heart rhythm
• Diabetes medicines that can affect blood sugar

Store Oflacin 200 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep the tablets in the original strip until use.