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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:40 PM IST
Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract (kidney and bladder). It helps relieve symptoms which may occur due to the infection, such as painful urination, inability to control urine flow, and excessive urination at night. It contains Ofloxacin and Flavoxate, which kills the bacteria and relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, dizziness, and headache. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet

Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract (kidney and bladder). Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet helps relieve symptoms which may occur due to the infection, such as painful urination, inability to control urine flow, and excessive urination at night. Urinary tract infections are caused by microbes such as bacteria and can affect the kidneys, bladder, and the tubes that run between them.

Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Ofloxacin (quinolone antibiotic) and Flavoxate (anti-spasmodic). Ofloxacin prevents the bacteria from repairing and reproducing themselves, thereby killing the bacteria. Flavoxate relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination. 
 
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, dizziness, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet contains ofloxacin, which might increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or having a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Consult your doctor before taking Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol while taking Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Uses of Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet

Treatment of Urinary tract infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract (kidney and bladder). Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet helps to relieve symptoms which may occur due to the infection, such as painful urination, inability to control urine flow, and excessive urination at night. Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Ofloxacin (quinolone antibiotic) and Flavoxate (anti-spasmodic). Ofloxacin prevents the bacteria from repairing and reproducing themselves, thus killing the bacteria. Flavoxate relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, and excessive or uncontrolled urination.

Side Effects of Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach upset
  • Dizziness
  • Headache

Directions for Use

Take Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet with food. Swallow Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet as a whole with water; do not chew, break or crush it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction in food passage, muscular inability to swallow, urinary retention, glaucoma, seizures or muscle weakness. Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet contains ofloxacin which might increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or having a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Talk to your doctor before taking Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet if you have mental illness, nervous, heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OfloxacinSotalol
Critical
OfloxacinDronedarone
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Pelvic floor exercises would help treat bladder spasms.
  • Avoid foods like sugars, carbonated beverages, tea, citrus fruits, tomatoes, spicy foods, chocolate and tea. 
  • Drink 6-8 glasses of water every day.
  • Do not hold in the urine for longer periods.
  • Avoid drinking excess alcohol or caffeine.
  • Maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet. Alcohol intake, along with Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet, may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe you Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet or not.

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Driving

Caution

Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet should not be used by children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - DU25087

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FAQs

Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract (kidney and bladder). Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet helps relieve symptoms which may occur due to the infection, such as painful urination, inability to control urine flow, and excessive urination at night.
Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ofloxacin (quinolone antibiotic) and Flavoxate (anti-spasmodic). Ofloxacin prevents the bacteria from repairing and reproducing themselves, thereby kills the bacteria. Flavoxate relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, thereby helps in preventing frequent urination, excessive or uncontrolled urination.
Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet contains ofloxacin which may cause photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight) in some people. Always wear sunscreen before going out and avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side-effect. To avoid this, take Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet with food.
Avoid drinking tea, coffee (caffeinated drinks), and carbonated beverages as they might increase the urine flow and cause worsening of symptoms.
Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet contains an antibiotic that kills or prevents bacterial growth, so in case some good intestinal bacteria which aid in digestion might also get killed, due to this diarrhoea might occur as a side-effect of Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
To treat your condition effectually, do not stop taking Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet on your own. Continue taking Dufox F 200mg/200mg Tablet for as long as it has been prescribed to you.

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