Oltaur 200mg Tablet
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strip of 10 tablets
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Q. Can I stop taking Oltaur when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Oltaur and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. Can I take Oltaur with paracetamol?
Oltaur 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 the use of Oltaur cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Oltaur can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
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Q. Can the use of Oltaur increase the risk of muscle damage?
Yes, use of Oltaur is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Oltaur. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
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Oltaur 200mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken 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. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
You may experience nausea and stomach pain as the side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own, but please 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 this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, shortness of breath or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.
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Bacterial infections
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Oltaur 200mg Tablet
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
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Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oltaur 200mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
Oltaur 200mg 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.
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Breastfeeding
Oltaur 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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Driving
Oltaur 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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Kidney
Oltaur 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oltaur 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
Oltaur 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oltaur 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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