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Ofloxacin

Ofloxacin is an antibiotic sold in the UAE as the tablet brand Floxin. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as ear infections and bronchitis.

Floxin

Bacterial Infections, Otitis Media

200mg · 400mg

Ofloxacin tablets for bacterial infections, including otitis media. It stops bacteria from copying their DNA.

From$0.54/ tabletView

Key points

  • Fluoroquinolone class antibiotic that targets a wide range of bacteria.
  • Effective for conditions like otitis media, chronic bronchitis exacerbations and other bacterial infections.
  • Common side effects may include nausea, dizziness and photosensitivity; rare tendon injury has been reported.

How Ofloxacin works

Ofloxacin works by interfering with bacterial DNA replication, stopping the bacteria from multiplying. It blocks an enzyme called DNA gyrase, which bacteria need to copy their genetic material. This mechanism makes it useful for treating the infections linked in the catalogue, such as Bacterial Infections and Otitis Media. The drug is listed under the Antibiotics category.

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