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Oflatoz O Oral Suspension


Your child’s medicine at a glance

Oflatoz O Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that is given to children to effectively treat a wide range of bacterial infections that may occur in the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal infections, urinary and genital tract.

Oflatoz O Oral Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics: Oflatoz O Oral Suspension1 and Oflatoz O Oral Suspension2.

Uses of Oflatoz O Oral Suspension in children

  • Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections

Benefits of Oflatoz O Oral Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections

Oflatoz O Oral Suspension is a combination medicine which can be used to treat infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the bacteria and parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even if you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria and parasites are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Oflatoz O Oral Suspension in children

Oflatoz O Oral Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Oflatoz O

  • Weight loss
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Itching
  • Vaginal inflammation
  • Diarrhea

How can I give Oflatoz O Oral Suspension to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Oflatoz O Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Oflatoz O Oral Suspension works

Oflatoz O Oral Suspension is an antibiotic consisting of ofloxacin and ornidazole as its active ingredients. Both these ingredients tamper the bacteria’s DNA. Thus, it kills the infection-causing bacteria, stopping the infection and the bacteria from growing further without making them resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Oflatoz O Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oflatoz O Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Oflatoz O Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oflatoz O Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Oflatoz O Oral Suspension to my child?

Do not panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor and remember not to double the dose to catch up.

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Quick tips

  • Diarrhea is a common side effect of Oflatoz O Oral Suspension. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case it develops.
  • Your child may have an altered taste or furry tongue (coating of Oflatoz O Oral Suspension on tongue) after taking Oflatoz O Oral Suspension. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
  • Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Oflatoz O Oral Suspension as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
  • Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
  • Quit giving Oflatoz O Oral Suspension and speak to the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
  • Only give Oflatoz O Oral Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
  • You have been prescribed Oflatoz O Oral Suspension for the treatment of various bacterial and parasitic infections.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL

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References

  1. Ornidazole. Auckland, New Zealand: Teva Pharma (New Zealand) Limited; 2018. [Accessed 19 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Ofloxacin [FDA Label]. Raritan, NJ: Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 19 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link

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