Oflotas 200 mg Tablet

Oflotas 200 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic that contains 200 mg of ofloxacin in each tablet. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Oflotas 200 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections affecting the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin, or other areas when the bacteria are likely to respond to ofloxacin.

How it works: Ofloxacin in Oflotas 200 mg Tablet works by blocking bacterial enzymes the germs need to copy their DNA and multiply. This helps stop the infection from growing while your body clears it away.

Oflotas 200 mg Tablet is a moderate tablet strength that a clinician may choose when a patient’s infection needs this exact amount of ofloxacin in tablet form. Because there are no other listed strengths or forms of this brand here, the 200 mg tablet is intended to fit the prescriber’s chosen dosing schedule rather than to be split into a general starting dose on your own.

• Urinary tract infections
• Certain respiratory tract infections
• Some skin and soft tissue infections
• Other bacterial infections as prescribed

• Swallow Oflotas 200 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the time and frequency your doctor prescribes.
• You can take it with or without food, but avoid taking it at the same time as antacids or mineral supplements.
• Drink plenty of fluids unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.

Each Oflotas 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of ofloxacin per tablet. How often it is taken can vary by infection and kidney function; many regimens use it once or twice daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by the doctor.

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 discomfort
• Trouble sleeping

• Oflotas 200 mg Tablet is a higher-strength prescription antibiotic and should only be used when a doctor has decided it is appropriate for your infection.
• Avoid taking it with antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium supplements, or sucralfate at the same time because they can reduce absorption.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, seizures, myasthenia gravis, or kidney disease.
• Use caution with driving or machinery until you know how Oflotas 200 mg Tablet affects you, since dizziness can occur.
• Limit alcohol if it worsens stomach upset, dizziness, or sleep problems.
• Contact your clinician right away if you develop tendon pain or nerve symptoms, even if the infection seems better.
• Finish the full prescribed course unless your doctor tells you to stop.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Iron, zinc, or calcium supplements
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain antiarrhythmics or other medicines that can affect heart rhythm
• Theophylline or similar stimulants

Store Oflotas 200 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.