Ofloxacin: How Should I Take Ofloxacin
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How should I take ofloxacin?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
 | 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. |
You may take ofloxacin with or without food, but take it at the same time each day.
If you are being treated for gonorrhea, your doctor may also have you tested for syphilis, another sexually transmitted disease.
 | Take this medication for as many days as it has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. 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. |
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using ofloxacin.
 | Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. |
| Last updated: | September 15, 2008 |
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