Ojen 200 mg Tablet

Ojen 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, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Ojen 200 mg Tablet is one of the lower tablet strengths of ofloxacin, and it should only be used when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate for the infection being treated. It is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets by Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from making and repairing the DNA they need to grow and multiply. As a tablet, Ojen 200 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body so the antibiotic can reach the infection site through the bloodstream.

Ojen 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of ofloxacin per tablet, which gives prescribers a smaller dose option than Ojen 400 mg Tablet. This lower-strength tablet may be chosen when a patient needs a more precise dose, when dose splitting is not ideal, or when a doctor wants to start with a lower amount based on the infection and the patient’s kidney function or overall condition. Because it is a higher-potency antibiotic tablet than many people expect from a single tablet, it should not be self-adjusted or compared casually with lower-strength medicines.

• Certain urinary tract infections
• Some respiratory tract bacterial infections
• Some skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain gastrointestinal bacterial infections
• Other infections caused by susceptible bacteria as prescribed

• Swallow Ojen 200 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep the amount of medicine in your body steady.
• You may take it with or without food, but avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, or calcium supplements.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
• Drink plenty of fluids unless your clinician has told you to restrict fluids.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better early.

Each Ojen 200 mg Tablet contains 200 mg of ofloxacin, so the number of tablets per dose depends on the infection and the exact prescription. A doctor may prescribe it once or twice daily, and the total daily amount should not exceed the amount specifically directed for you. Do not change the dose or take extra tablets on your own, because the correct dosing schedule depends on the type of infection 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 or upset stomach
• Trouble sleeping
• Taste changes

• Ojen 200 mg Tablet is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and carries a risk of serious tendon problems, especially in older adults and people taking steroids.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, sucralfate, iron, zinc, magnesium, or calcium products because they can block absorption.
• Use caution with driving or operating machinery until you know how Ojen 200 mg Tablet affects you, since dizziness can happen.
• Tell your prescriber if you have a history of seizures, heart rhythm problems, myasthenia gravis, or kidney disease.
• Limit alcohol if it worsens dizziness, stomach upset, or sleep problems.
• Stop the medicine and contact a clinician right away if you develop tendon pain or numbness/tingling in the hands or feet.
• This tablet is not meant for viral infections, and taking it when it is not needed increases side effect risk and antibiotic resistance.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Iron, zinc, calcium, or multivitamin supplements
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Medicines that can affect heart rhythm, such as certain antiarrhythmics

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