Ofloxacin
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water after food to minimize gastric irritation. Maintain copious hydration. Refrain from all alcohol intake during therapy and for 48 hours post-treatment. Complete the full prescribed course.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Nausea, metallic taste, vomiting, dizziness, sleep disturbances, abdominal cramps. Rare/Severe: Tendonitis/tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, seizures, QT prolongation, and severe allergic reactions.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Avoid alcohol entirely to prevent severe adverse interactions. Fluoroquinolone safety warnings regarding tendon rupture, CNS toxicities, and peripheral neuropathy apply. Contraindicated in myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, and pregnancy.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Ofloxacin
Found 10 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Ofloxacin 200mg + Ornidazole 500mg Tablets
Ofloxacin and Ornidazole is a broad-spectrum fixed-dose antimicrobial combination pairing a fluoroquinolone with a nitroimidazole. Ofloxacin halts bacterial DNA multiplication, while ornidazole damages microbial DNA through free nitro radicals, eradicating anaerobes and protozoa. Indicated for mixed bacterial and protozoal gastroenteritis, amoebic dysentery, pelvic inflammatory disease, dental infections, and post-surgical abdominal sepsis.
Ofloxacin Tablets 200mg
Ofloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic. It acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing bacterial DNA replication and repair. Broad-spectrum activity encompasses Gram-negative bacteria, Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (second-line). Indicated for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhoea, pelvic inflammatory disease, and complicated UTIs.
Ofloxacin Tablets 400mg
Ofloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic. It acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing bacterial DNA replication and repair. Broad-spectrum activity encompasses Gram-negative bacteria, Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (second-line). Indicated for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhoea, pelvic inflammatory disease, and complicated UTIs.
Cefixime 200mg + Ofloxacin 200mg Tablets
Cefixime and Ofloxacin is a fixed-dose combination antibiotic combining a 3rd-generation cephalosporin and a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone. Cefixime inhibits cell wall synthesis, while ofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, halting DNA replication. This dual mechanism provides synergistic bactericidal coverage against resistant pathogens. Indicated for enteric fever (typhoid fever), severe respiratory tract infections, complicated urinary tract infections, and mixed bacterial pelvic infections.
Ofloxacin Infusion 200 mg per 100 ml
Ofloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone bactericidal antibiotic. It acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing bacterial DNA replication and repair. Broad-spectrum activity encompasses Gram-negative bacteria, Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (second-line). Indicated for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhoea, pelvic inflammatory disease, and complicated UTIs.
Ofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% w/v
Ofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% w/v is an evidence-based ophthalmic/otic formulation. It acts by delivering targeted active therapeutic substances to external ocular or auditory tissues to control infection, relieve inflammation, or restore tissue homeostasis.
Ofloxacin 0.3% w/v + Dexamethasone 0.1% w/v + Benzalkonium Chloride (As Preservative) 0.005% w/v Eye Drops
Ofloxacin 0.3% w/v + Dexamethasone 0.1% w/v + Benzalkonium Chloride (As Preservative) 0.005% w/v Eye Drops is an evidence-based ophthalmic/otic formulation. It acts by delivering targeted active therapeutic substances to external ocular or auditory tissues to control infection, relieve inflammation, or restore tissue homeostasis.
Cefpodoxime 200mg + Ofloxacin 200mg Tablets
Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Ofloxacin is a broad-spectrum combination of an oral 3rd-generation cephalosporin prodrug and a second-generation fluoroquinolone. Cefpodoxime blocks cell wall synthesis while ofloxacin halts DNA replication and transcription via bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV inhibition. Indicated for mixed and resistant respiratory tract infections, enteric fever, and complicated skin or urinary infections.
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1% w/v + Ofloxacin 0.3% w/v Eye/Ear Drops
Ceruminolytic Ear Drop formulation combining Paradichlorobenzene (2%), Chlorbutol (5%), Turpentine Oil (15%), and Lidocaine (2%). Paradichlorobenzene hydrates and dissolves hard impacted cerumen; turpentine oil acts as a counter-irritant and cerumen liquefier; chlorbutol provides mild antibacterial and antifungal preservation; and lidocaine relieves localized ear canal pain and tension. Indicated for softening, loosening, and removal of hardened, impacted ear wax.
Ofloxacin 100mg + Metronidazole 200mg per 5ml Oral Suspension
Ofloxacin and Metronidazole oral suspension is a dual antimicrobial formulation for mixed paediatric and adult gastrointestinal and systemic infections. Ofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, while metronidazole disrupts anaerobic and protozoal helical DNA structure. Indicated for bacterial and amoebic diarrhea, dysentery, giardiasis, and mixed aerobic-anaerobic infections.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Ofloxacin.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ofloxacin 200mg + Ornidazole 500mg Tablets | 10's | ₹28.36 | OFLOX OZ, OFLOTAS OZ, ORNI, ZENFLOX, OLOX OZ | ₹145.72 | 81% Save |
| Ofloxacin Tablets 200mg | 10's | ₹14.44 | OFLOX, OFLOMAC, ZANOCIN, ZENFLOX | ₹95.52 | 85% Save |
| Ofloxacin Tablets 400mg | 10's | ₹32.81 | OFLOX | ₹352.94 | 91% Save |
| Cefixime 200mg + Ofloxacin 200mg Tablets | 10's | ₹52.18 | ZIFI, TAXIM, CEFITAXE O, CEFIX O, CEFI O | ₹191.95 | 73% Save |
| Ofloxacin Infusion 200 mg per 100 ml | 100 ml | ₹30.94 | Zanocin, Oflox, Oflomac, ZO | ₹113.60 | 73% Save |
| Ofloxacin Eye Drops 0.3% w/v | 10 ml | ₹10.31 | ZENFLOX | ₹64.11 | 84% Save |
| Ofloxacin 0.3% w/v + Dexamethasone 0.1% w/v + Benzalkonium Chloride (As Preservative) 0.005% w/v Eye Drops | 5ml Drops | ₹9.38 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cefpodoxime 200mg + Ofloxacin 200mg Tablets | 10's | ₹100.31 | CEPODEM O, GUDCEF, MACPOD, OLFI POD | ₹249.26 | 60% Save |
| Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate 0.1% w/v + Ofloxacin 0.3% w/v Eye/Ear Drops | 10ml in Mono-carton | Under Process | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ofloxacin 100mg + Metronidazole 200mg per 5ml Oral Suspension | 60ml in Mono-carton with measuring cap | ₹32.81 | O2, OFLOMAC, O2M, DIOF, OFM DS | ₹88.35 | 63% Save |
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