Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Oflokem Novo Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Oflokem novo 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 Oflokem novo 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.

Q. What is Oflokem novo used for?
Oflokem novo 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 Oflokem novo a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Oflokem novo is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Oflokem novo affect birth control?
Oflokem novo does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Oflokem novo 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 Oflokem novo contain penicillin?
Oflokem novo does not contain penicillin. Oflokem novo belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Does Oflokem novo treat chlamydia?
Oflokem novo 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 Oflokem novo expire?
Yes, Oflokem novo 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 Oflokem novo with paracetamol?
Oflokem novo 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 Oflokem novo with ibuprofen?
Oflokem novo 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 Oflokem novo. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.