Offmark 50mg/5ml Suspension
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

prescription required

Bookmark
In-stock 30 ml in 1 bottle
17.50

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Ofloxacin (50mg/5ml)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Offmark 50mg/5ml Suspension 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

Offmark 50mg/5ml Suspension is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Offmark 50mg/5ml Suspension may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Offmark 50mg/5ml Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Offmark 50mg/5ml Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Offmark 50mg/5ml Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Offmark 50mg/5ml Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Ofloxacin   50mg/5ml

Uses of Offmark Suspension
Offmark 50mg/5ml Suspension 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 Offmark Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Offmark 50mg/5ml Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Offmark Suspension works
Offmark 50mg/5ml Suspension 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 Offmark Suspension
Your doctor has prescribed Offmark 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 Offmark 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 Offmark used for?
Offmark 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 Offmark a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Offmark is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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