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Composition :

OFLOXACIN-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Olens Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Celaflox Oral Suspension

Celaflox Oral Suspension contains a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat infections caused by bacteria 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). A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. 

Celaflox Oral Suspension contains antibacterial Ofloxacin, which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal and works by killing bacteria that cause infections.  It inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells and kills the bacteria, thereby preventing the further spread of the infection. Celaflox Oral Suspension is a broad-spectrum antibiotic against most Gram-negative bacteria, many Gram-positive bacteria and some anaerobes bacteria (that live without oxygen).

Celaflox Oral Suspension should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is advised to take with food and be taken at a fixed time to achieve maximum effect. Do not take Celaflox Oral Suspension with dairy products as it may lower its efficacy. You may experience sleep problems, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, itching, external genital itching in women, vaginal inflammation (vaginitis) and taste changes in some cases. Most of these side effects of Celaflox Oral Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. If you experience any allergic reaction symptoms such as rashes, itching, swelling, or shortness of breath, immediately contact the doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Inform your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Use of Celaflox Oral Suspension is associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon (tough tissue that connects muscle to bone) rupture in all ages. People taking Celaflox Oral Suspension who are over 60 years are at high risk, especially those who are taking any anti-allergic medicines like corticosteroid drugs. Celaflox Oral Suspension is contraindicated in people with kidney/heart diseases, and for those who have had lung transplant should its use is not recommended.

Uses of Celaflox Oral Suspension

Bacterial Infections

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food (excluding dairy products). Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Celaflox Oral Suspension contains the antibiotic Ofloxacin, which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections caused by most Gram-negative bacteria, many Gram-positive bacteria, and some anaerobes bacteria (that live without oxygen). It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by prevents the formation of the cell wall required for living. It also inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Altogether it kills the bacteria. Celaflox Oral Suspension has the advantage of good penetration in most deep tissues and body fluid. Hence, it is also suitable for the treatment of deep tissue and bone bacterial infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Celaflox Oral Suspension

  • Tendon rupture
  • Arthralgia (joint pain)
  • Sleep problems
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Itching
  • External genital itching in women
  • Vaginal inflammation (vaginitis)
  • Taste changes

Drug Warnings

Do not take Celaflox Oral Suspension if you are allergic or have had a severe reaction to ofloxacin or any other quinolone or fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as delafloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. Taking Celaflox Oral Suspension may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder of joints causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), seizures (fits), epilepsy or if you participate in regular physical activity. Taking Celaflox Oral Suspension may worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis (a nervous system disorder that causes muscle weakness) and cause severe difficulty breathing or death. Dairy products should be avoided along with Celaflox Oral Suspension. And also, exposure to sunlight should be avoided while taking Celaflox Oral Suspension as it may cause increased phototoxicity or photosensitivity. Patients with epilepsy and irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation) should tell their doctor before taking Celaflox Oral Suspension.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OfloxacinSotalol
Critical
OfloxacinHalofantrine
Critical

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OfloxacinSotalol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Celaflox Oral Suspension:
Coadministration of Celaflox Oral Suspension with Sotalol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Celaflox Oral Suspension with Sotalol together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OfloxacinHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Celaflox Oral Suspension:
Using halofantrine together with Celaflox Oral Suspension can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Celaflox Oral Suspension with Halofantrine can cause an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
OfloxacinDisopyramide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Celaflox Oral Suspension:
Coadministration of Celaflox Oral Suspension with Disopyramide can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Celaflox Oral Suspension with Disopyramide together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OfloxacinSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Celaflox Oral Suspension:
Coadministration of Celaflox Oral Suspension with Saquinavir can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Celaflox Oral Suspension with Saquinavir together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OfloxacinZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Celaflox Oral Suspension:
Coadministration of Celaflox Oral Suspension with Ziprasidone can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Celaflox Oral Suspension with Ziprasidone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OfloxacinPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Celaflox Oral Suspension:
Coadministration of Celaflox Oral Suspension with Pimozide can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Celaflox Oral Suspension with Pimozide together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OfloxacinAmiodarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Celaflox Oral Suspension:
The combination of Amiodarone and Celaflox Oral Suspension may significantly increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Amiodarone and Celaflox Oral Suspension interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you get dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or racing heartbeats, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
OfloxacinMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Celaflox Oral Suspension:
Using Mesoridazine together with Celaflox Oral Suspension can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mesoridazine with Celaflox Oral Suspension is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
OfloxacinDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Celaflox Oral Suspension:
Coadministration of Celaflox Oral Suspension with Dronedarone can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Celaflox Oral Suspension with Dronedarone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OfloxacinQuinidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Celaflox Oral Suspension:
Coadministration of Celaflox Oral Suspension with Quinidine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Celaflox Oral Suspension with Quinidine together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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OFLOXACIN-50MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
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OFLOXACIN-50MGVitamin B complex foods, Vitamin B12 rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Avocado, Beetroot, Cereals, Cheese, Chicken, Black Beans, Eggs, Clams, Chickpea, Whole Grains, Shellfish, Spinach, Salmon, Red Meat, Oysters, Potatoes, Kidney Beans, Mackerel, Milk, Kale, Tuna, Yogurt, Liver, Low-Fat Milk, Trout, Fortified Breakfast Cereal, Fish, Beef

How to manage the interaction:
Celaflox Oral Suspension and a multivitamin with minerals should not be taken together orally. Products containing magnesium, aluminium, calcium, iron, or other minerals may decrease the effects of Celaflox Oral Suspension. If at all possible, avoid taking multivitamins containing minerals while receiving Celaflox Oral Suspension treatment. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate. Celaflox Oral Suspension may increase nervousness, sleeplessness, and anxiety caused by caffeine.
  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Celaflox Oral Suspension to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet. Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Celaflox Oral Suspension.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Celaflox Oral Suspension as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Celaflox Oral Suspension in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

If you miss a dose of Celaflox Oral Suspension, 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, Celaflox Oral Suspension should not be taken along with dairy products as it might affect the absorption and efficacy of Celaflox Oral Suspension. However, you can take it with a meal that includes these foods or drinks.

Celaflox Oral Suspension 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 Celaflox Oral Suspension, you may have diarrhea. Celaflox Oral Suspension 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, Celaflox Oral Suspension 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 Celaflox Oral Suspension 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).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • WARFARIN
  • CLOZAPINE
  • OLANZAPINE
  • CHLORPROPAMIDE
  • GLIMEPIRIDE
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • GLYBURIDE
  • METFORMIN
  • TOLAZAMIDE
  • TOLBUTAMIDE
  • AMIODARONE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • QUINIDINE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • SUCRALFATE
  • DIDANOSINE

Special Advise

Tendon damage (especially to the Achilles tendon) can occur within 48 hours of starting Celaflox Oral Suspension treatment. The onset of symptoms and signs of the side effects may be delayed several months after stopping treatment. At the first sign of tendinitis (like painful swelling, inflammation), immediately stop taking Celaflox Oral Suspension. The affected limbs should be appropriately treated (e.g., immobilisation). Corticosteroids medicines (like anti-inflammatory drugs including cortisone, prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, dexamethasone, betamethasone, hydrocortisone should not be used if signs of tendon rupture occur.

Disease/Condition Glossary

A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our bodies. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. People with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make them more prone to bacterial infection.

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