Restflox 50 Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. Restflox 50 Oral Suspension is also a part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen.

Restflox 50 Oral Suspension is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Restflox 50 Oral Suspension in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Restflox 50 Oral Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Restflox 50 Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Restflox 50 Oral Suspension in children

Restflox 50 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 Restflox

Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Itching
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Rash
Genital itching
Vaginal inflammation
Phlebitis
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How can I give Restflox 50 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. Restflox 50 Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Restflox Oral Suspension works

Restflox 50 Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It interferes with the genetic material of bacteria by implanting defects in its DNA. These defects hamper the multiplication of the bacteria and affect its survival as well. Thus, it kills the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Restflox 50 Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Restflox 50 Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Restflox 50 Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Restflox 50 Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, discontinue its use immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness is observed.

What if I forget to give Restflox 50 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, do not double the dose to catch up.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Restflox 50 Oral Suspension as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
Discontinue Restflox 50 Oral Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
Only give Restflox 50 Oral Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

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References

World Health Organization. The selection and use of essential medicines: report of the WHO Expert Committee on Selection and Use of Essential Medicines, 2019 (including the 21st WHO Model List of Essential Medicines and the 7th WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children). [Accessed 04 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
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