Bacterial infections

In Bacterial infections Opf 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat ears urinary tract skin and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Opf 500mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

Opf 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However it will not treat a viral infection.Opf 500mg Capsule may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. It should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.Some people may develop side effects like vomiting nausea diarrhea taste change. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.Before starting treatment with this medicine you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea vomiting sweating anxiety and palpitations.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Opf 500mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Consuming alcohol while taking Opf 500mg Capsule may cause symptoms such as flushing increased heart beat nausea thirst chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction). | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Opf 500mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Opf 500mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Opf 500mg Capsule may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Opf 500mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Opf 500mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Opf 500mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Opf 500mg Capsule take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Amphenicols|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: OTOLOGICALS|Action Class :: Chloramphenicol

Bacterial infections

Vomiting | Nausea | Diarrhea | Taste change

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q. How long does Opf 500mg Capsule takes to work?::: Usually Opf 500mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.| Q. What if I don't get better after using Opf 500mg Capsule?::: Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.| Q. Can I stop taking Opf 500mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?::: No do not stop taking Opf 500mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.