OFLOZEN D 0.3%/0.1% DPS

Overview

OFLOZEN D 0.3%/0.1% DPS is a Schedule H antibiotic.

OFLOZEN D 0.3%/0.1% DPS is composed of: DEXAMETHASONE (0.1 %), OFLOXACIN (0.3 %)

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Dexamethasone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as allergic disorders and skin conditions. Dexamethasone is also used to treat ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, and breathing disorders.

Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Ofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, prostate, or urinary tract (bladder and kidneys). Ofloxacin is also used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease and Chlamydia and/or gonorrhea.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Ofloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

Usage

DEXAMETHASONE is generally used to treat: Ulcerative Colitis, Arthritis, Lupus, Psoriasis

OFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

OFLOZEN D 0.3%/0.1% DPS is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for OFLOZEN D 0.3%/0.1% DPS and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney, intestinal or heart disease, diabetes, under active thyroid, high blood pressure, mental illness, myasthenia gravis, joint inflammation, eye infection, seizures, tuberculosis, ulcer, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Monitor blood glucose level in diabetic patients regularly while taking this medication.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or lung transplant; Alzheimer disease, seizures, stroke, central nervous system disorder, heart, liver, or kidney disease, decrease in blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight. It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DEXAMETHASONE over-dosage can result in: Easy Bruising, Irregular Menstrual Periods

Common Side-Effects

DEXAMETHASONE : Abdomen Upset Stomach, Head Headache, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping, Weight Gain
OFLOXACIN : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

DEXAMETHASONE : Heartburn, Throat Soreness, Fever, Arms Joint Pain, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Irregular Heartbeat, Eyes Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Ankles Swelling, Mood Swings
OFLOXACIN : Easy Bruising, Fever, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

DEXAMETHASONE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching
OFLOXACIN : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

OFLOXACIN can interfere with: CNS Disorder, Myasthenia Gravis, Heart Arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Ischemic Heart Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Congestive Heart Disease, Supraspinatus Tendonitis, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

DEXAMETHASONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
OFLOXACIN is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for OFLOZEN D 0.3%/0.1% DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AFLOX D 0.3%/0.1% DPSINR 15.4 for 5 ML DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
AMOFLOX D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPSINR 11.15 for 5 ML EYE DROPOFLOXACIN 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
FESTIVE D 0.3%/0.1% DPSINR 26 for 10 ML DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
O CEBRAN D 0.3%/0.1% DPSINR 18 for 5 ML DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OCULONE D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPSINR 11.5 for 10 ML EYE DROPOFLOXACIN 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %
OFC DX 0.3%/0.1% DPSINR 10.67 for 5 ML DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFEN DX 0.3%/0.1% DPSINR 25.76 for 5 ML DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFLO DM 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPSINR 10.95 for 5 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFLOMAC DX 0.3%/0.1% EYE/EAR DPSINR 7.51 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPSDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFLOZEN D 0.3%/0.1% DPSINR 11.04 for 5 ML DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFREX D 0.3%/0.1% DPSINR 7.21 for 10 ML DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OLIN D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPSINR 35.9 for 5 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OMEFLOX DX 0.3%/0.1% DPSINR 10.82 for 5 ML DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OXO D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPSINR 8.75 for 10 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OXOP D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPSINR 11.71 for 10 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
ZEVID D 0.3%/0.1% DPSINR 16.8 for 10 ML DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
ZO D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPSINR 9.5 for 5 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
ZUFLO D 0.3%/0.1% EYE/EAR DPSINR 8.75 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPSDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
ZYNOFF D 0.3%/0.1% EYE DPSINR 9.06 for 5 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AGLOFLOX D EYE DPSINR 10.65 for 10 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
COFLOXIN D EYE DPSINR 10.28 for 5 ML EYE DROPOFLOXACIN , DEXAMETHASONE
DEFLOX DM EYE DPSINR 27.62 for 5 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
DEPOL EYE DPSINR 30.25 for 5 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
EUFOX D EYE DPSINR 8.05 for 10 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
FLAN DX EYE DPSINR 13.75 for 5 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
KEMAC D EYE DPSINR 46.12 for 5 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
MILENIUM EYE DPSINR 59.87 for 5 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
O SYN DX DPSINR 10.05 for 10 ML DROPDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
OFAX DX EYE DPSINR 55 for 10 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFDEX 0.3%W/V/0.1%W/V EYE/EAR DPSINR 12 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPSDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFLACIN DX EYE DPSINR 11.68 for 10 ML EYE DROPOFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V
OFLACIN-DX DPSINR 11 for 10 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFLOBE DXINR 60 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPSDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFLOBE-DX EYE/EAR DPSINR 55 for 5 ML EYE/EAR DROPSDEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFLOKEM D EYE/EAR DPSINR 8.37 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPSDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
OFLOX D 0.3%W/V/0.1%W/V EYE DPSINR 13 for 10 ML EYE DROPOFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V
OFROND EYE DPSINR 8.75 for 10 ML EYE DROPDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
OWIN DX EYE/EAR DPSINR 8.38 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPSDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
PROTOFLOX D EYE/EAR DPSINR 9.12 for 10 ML EYE/EAR DROPSDEXAMETHASONE , OFLOXACIN
TARIFLOX D DPSINR 28.85 for 10 ML DROPOFLOXACIN 0.3 %, DEXAMETHASONE
XINOCIN D EYE DPSINR 8.37 for 10 ML EYE DROPOFLOXACIN , DEXAMETHASONE