Okcin 400mg Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Okcin 400mg Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Okcin 400mg Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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Salt Combination: Ofloxacin (400mg)
Brand: X-Med Medisciences
Uses: Treatment of Bacterial infections

Description

Okcin 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections
It is used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia)
It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative bacteria
Okcin 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Take it with or without food, preferably at a fixed time
Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
You may experience nausea and stomach pain as the side effects of this medicine
These are usually temporary and resolve on their own, but do consult your doctor if they bother you or persist for a longer duration
Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete
Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
You should not Take Okcin 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients
Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction that needs urgent medical attention
Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, shortness of breath, or breathing problems
Let your doctor know if you have a history of kidney disease.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Okcin 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Okcin 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Okcin 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Okcin 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Okcin 400mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Okcin 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Okcin 400mg Tablet 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Okcin 400mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Fluoroquinolone

Uses

Uses of Okcin 400mg Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Okcin 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria
It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection
Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses
This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Okcin 400mg Tablet, 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.

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