Ofloxacin


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What is the most important information I should know about ofloxacin?


Pronunciation: oh FLOX a sin
Brand: Floxin
finish Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Ofloxacin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
water Take ofloxacin with a full glass of water (8 ounces). Drink several extra glasses of fluid each day to prevent crystals from forming in the urine.
stomach Take ofloxacin on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
nobrfeed Ofloxacin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
nochild Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 18 years old. Ofloxacin may interfere with bone development in a child.
donot There are certain medicines you should not take within the 2 hours before or after you take ofloxacin. This includes antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum (Tums or Rolaids), the ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate), didanosine (Videx), and vitamin or mineral supplements that contain iron or zinc. Taking these other medicines too close to your dose of ofloxacin can make the antibiotic much less effective.
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Last updated: June 27, 2006

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