Ofloxacin
Ofloxacin is a type of antibiotic, which belongs to the class of drugs called Fluoroquinolones, and is used to treat many different bacterial infections. The common infections that Ofloxacin can treat are pneumonia, urinary tract infections, prostatitis, cellulitis, and gastroenteritis (stomach flu).
Recently Answered Questions
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Why do I have pain in my scrotum?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 48 years old male. I do not have diabetes or hypertension. I had on and off pain in the scrotum for two months. I felt better after I had a course of Doxycycline for seven days. But one day I ran to catch a bus and at that time I felt some pain. Again I am experiencing the on and... Read Full »
Urologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please let me know urine r/m (routine and microscopy) findings. If urine shows pus cells, kindly get a urine culture done. Please get a USG KUB and prostate (ultrasound of the urinary tract which includes kidney, ureter, urinary bladder and prostate) done if not ... Read Full »
Can Terbinaforce Plus cream be used for ringworm infection?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having ring like patches all over the body for the past five months. I have itching all over the body including private parts and now it spreads to face as well. I had Griseofulvin tablets, Liv-Cet-5 twice daily and Terbinaforce Plus cream for the last 2 months. But, it did not cure... Read Full »
Cosmetologist, Dermatologist, Venereologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should not have used Terbinaforce plus cream (combination of Clobetasol propionate, Ofloxacin, Ornidazole and Terbinafine) as it contains Clobetasol which is a steroid. It aggravates fungal infection and does not get it cured. You should take capsule Itracona... Read Full »
What could be the reason for pain in the left side of stomach with burping, gas and green stool?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a pain on the left side of my stomach with passing gas and burping in the stomach. My stool is green and there is no sign of blood and no vomiting. I have been to the doctor and he gave me Nexium and Ranitidine for three days. Also, I was feeling a little bett... Read Full »
Family Physician, General Practitioner
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Pain on the left side of the abdomen, along with burping and stomach pain are all suggestive of colitis. Since your stool is also green in color, it is advisable that you get your stool examined for parasites and ova. The sensation in the ... Read Full »
I have subacute appendicitis. What is the treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having pain in the right lower abdomen for a week. Ultrasound suggests subacute appendicitis. CBC, LFT, and KFT are normal. I do not have a fever. What are the treatment options? Is surgery necessary? Can this be treated with medicine only? Currently taking Oflox 200 twice a day.... Read Full »
Medical Gastroenterologist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Subacute appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix. The usual treatment is surgery after a course of antibiotics. The best judge of this is a surgeon who has examined you as clinical signs of local guarding and peritonitis are of utmost importance for the timin... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old. I have mild pain in right testicle for a week. The nerves connecting to the right testicle are always in strain mainly in the area of epididymis and vas deference. It pains when I walk, jump, rub or masturbate. I get random swelling, irritation and pain in my right test... Read Full »
Urologist
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your symptoms, I believe you are having one of the following: Chronic inflammation of prostate (prostatitis) with pain being referred to testis. Pelvic pain syndrome with primary involvement of testis. Very rarely ureteric stones for repeated testicular tor... Read Full »
An 8-month-old baby has loose motion even after consulting a doctor. Please help me.
Query: Hello doctor,My eight-month baby has a loose motion for 20 days. Stool test has been done, and it shows negative, I have consulted doctor, but still, she has loose motion around five times a day. Can you please help me with this? Read Full »
Paediatrician
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Give your kid following medicine. 1.Syrup Zenflox 100 mg (Ofloxacin) one teaspoon full twice a day for five days. 2. Syrup Vizylac one teaspoon full twice a day for five days. According to me stop milk from 8 am to 8 pm and give semisolid diet like dal, dalia, khi... Read Full »
Can Eldopar be used for children?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter has been experiencing some stomach ache since two hours. She went to the toilet and had loose stool, not exactly watery but loose. She is also complaining of vomiting feeling. Can I give her Eldopar? Is any antibiotic required for stomach infection? I have given her 5 mL of On... Read Full »
Child Health Specialist, Paediatrician
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Stomach ache, nausea and loose stools could be due to acute gastroenteritis, food poisoning or stomach upset. Child will need antibiotics, because this appears to be an infection. Eldopar contains Loperamide drug, which is used to stop loos... Read Full »
I poop red blood for almost thre years. Is there any home remedy?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 42-year-old male. Three years approximately poop red blood a lot. But in the last two weeks more so. Almost every day it is coming now with stomach pain and slight bloating any information needed. Any home remedies to ease one or all of my symptoms? Any home remedies to slow what... Read Full »
Family Physician, General Practitioner, Hematologist, Pathologist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. You have blood in stool complaint along with stomach pain, so points towards gastroenteritis like infective condition. You need to investigate with stool routine micro examination for primary workup. Local rectal and anal examination with the aid of proctoscopy a... Read Full »
Can Ofloxacin and Flagyl be given for loose motion in a newborn?
Query: Hello doctor, Five months old baby suffered from loose motion and fewer doctors gave Ofloxacin 50 mg and Flagyl 200 mg syrup. They told to give 3 ml three times a day, each syrup for 5 months old. Is this dosage correct? Read Full »
Child Health Specialist, Paediatrician
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The dose specified above is too much and unnecessary for a child so small as 6.8 kg. It is advisable instead to just give the child Enterogermina 1 capsule twice a day for five days along with ORS with the passage of each loose stool. As for the fever, you can give syru... Read Full »
What is the cure for loose motions?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from loose motions since last three days. I have visited a doctor. He advised me Oflox 200, Entroquinol and Deulac forte for three days. I have taken the medicines as prescribed until today but even then they have not reduced. I am traveling, so it is difficult for me. ... Read Full »
Cardiologist, General Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician, Family Physician, General Practitioner
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since there is no response, you need to change the medicines. You should have Oflox OZ (Ofloxacin and Ornidazole) 200 mg or 500 mg twice a day for five days along with tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg before breakfast for five days. Also, for symptomatic relief, you should ha... Read Full »
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