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Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT is a prescription medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections in the body. It belongs to a class of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics, which work by stopping the growth of harmful bacteria. Doctors commonly prescribe it for infections of the urinary tract, lungs, prostate, and skin.
To clear your infection completely, you must take Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT regularly at the exact times prescribed by your doctor, even if you start feeling better. It is usually taken once or twice daily and can be taken with or without food.
Do not take Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT at the same time as dairy products, calcium-fortified foods, antacids, or mineral supplements, as they can reduce how much medicine your body absorbs. Take Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after these products. Staying well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water during your treatment is a highly helpful lifestyle habit that supports your kidneys while taking this medicine.
While taking Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT, you might experience mild side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, or headache. However, you must contact your doctor immediately if you experience serious issues such as severe joint or tendon pain, numbness, tingling, or sudden changes in your mood or sleep patterns.
Talk to your doctor before taking Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT if you have a history of tendon problems, nerve disorders, kidney disease, or myasthenia gravis. Do not take this medicine if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to similar antibiotics, or if you have a history of tendon swelling or tearing caused by this class of drugs.
This medicine can interact with multivitamin supplements, antacids containing magnesium or aluminium, and iron pills, which can stop your body from absorbing the medicine properly. You should also limit alcohol intake as it can worsen dizziness, and consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or over the age of 65 before starting treatment.
Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT may be prescribed to treat the following bacterial infections:
Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT helps treat bacterial infections and supports recovery in several ways:
To use Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT safely and effectively, follow these instructions:
Always follow your doctor's exact instructions regarding the duration of your treatment. Even if your symptoms disappear, continue taking the medication until the full prescribed course is finished.
Unsafe
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT. But intake of alcohol with Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT may damage your liver. So intake of Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT should be avoided with Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT.
Unsafe
Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.
Caution
Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, it should not be taken while breastfeeding.
Caution
Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
Caution
Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-colored urine, yellowing of or skin/eye.
Caution
Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Safe if prescribed
Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT can be given to children but under child specialist medical supervision. Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT is prescribed to the children to treat complicated urinary tract infections, anthrax infection, or plague infection.
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor before using Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Consult your doctor
Please consult a doctor before giving Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Have a query?
The time required for Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT to start to work: Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT ideally shows its action within 1 to 2 hours after administration. The time for which the effects of Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT last: The effect of Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT lasts for 2 days.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as they may interact with Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT:
Drug-Food Interactions
Certain foods and beverages may affect how Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT works or increase the risk of side effects:
Drug-Disease Interactions
Inform your doctor if you have a history of the following conditions before taking Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT, as it may worsen your condition or require closer monitoring:
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Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia, gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease), typhoid fever, infectious diarrhoea, and infections of the skin, eye/ear, bone, joint, abdomen, and prostate (male reproductive gland).
If you miss a dose of Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT should not be taken along with dairy products as it might affect the absorption and efficacy of Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT. However, you can take it with a meal that includes these foods or drinks.
Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT makes your skin sensitive to sunlight known as photosensitivity. So, prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light should be avoided. In case of emergency, you should always wear sunscreen before going out.
Yes, after taking Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT, you may have diarrhea. Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic that kills or prevents bacterial growth, so in case some good intestinal bacteria which aid in digestion might also get killed. So, drink plenty of fluids and take probiotics to prevent excessive loss of fluids from the body (dehydration).
No, Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor
You are recommended to take Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT either 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking an antacid, multivitamin, or other product that has calcium/magnesium/aluminium/iron/zinc, antiulcer agent (sucralfate) or anti-HIV drug (didanosine).
If you experience joint or tendon pain, stop taking the medication immediately, avoid physical activity, and contact your doctor right away. This is a known safety precaution as this class of medicine can affect tendons. Talk to your doctor for an alternative treatment.
It is highly recommended to avoid or severely limit alcohol while taking this medicine. Alcohol can increase side effects like dizziness, lightheadedness, and drowsiness, making daily tasks unsafe. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about alcohol use.
No, you must finish the entire course prescribed by your doctor even if you feel completely better. Stopping early can allow the remaining bacteria to multiply again, causing the infection to return and potentially become resistant to antibiotics. Talk to your doctor before stopping the medication.
No, Ofspan 100mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic and only treats bacterial infections. It has no effect on viruses, and using it for viral infections like colds or the flu will not help and can lead to antibiotic resistance. Talk to your doctor about appropriate treatments for viral symptoms.
This medicine is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor decides the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. It may affect bone and joint development in the developing baby. Talk to your doctor to discuss safer alternatives.
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