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In-stock 5 gm in 1 tube
30.00

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Ofloxacin (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Flan Eye Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Flan Eye Ointment is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Flan Eye Ointment may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Flan Eye Ointment should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flan Eye Ointment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Flan Eye Ointment should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flan Eye Ointment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Ofloxacin   NA

Uses of Flan Eye Ointment
Flan Eye Ointment is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

How to use Flan Eye Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Flan Eye Ointment works
Flan Eye Ointment is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Flan Eye Ointment
Your doctor has prescribed Flan to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Flan and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Flan used for?
Flan is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.

Q. Is Flan a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Flan is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.

Q. Is Flan an antibiotic?
Flan is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.

Q. Is Flan bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Flan is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.

Q. Is Flan a penicillin?
Flan is not a penicillin. Flan belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Is Flan a painkiller?
Flan is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Q. Is Flan a sulfa drug?
Flan is not a sulfa drug. Flan belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Flan contain sulfa?
Flan does not contain sulfa. Flan belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Flan affect birth control?
Flan does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Flan is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.

Q. Does Flan contain penicillin?
Flan does not contain penicillin. Flan belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Does Flan treat chlamydia?
Flan is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Does Flan expire?
Yes, Flan does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Can I take Flan with paracetamol?
Flan can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Flan with ibuprofen?
Flan when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Flan. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

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