Asofal 50mg Suspension

Short Description

Asofal 50mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children, including those affecting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract.

Dosage Form

Suspension

Introduction

Asofal 50mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. It is also a part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen. The medicine is available in suspension form and is effective against a variety of bacterial infections.

Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again or cause another infection. Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Asofal 50mg Suspension as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Interacting Medicines

Rasagiline Selegiline Tizanidine Strontium Chloride

Asofal 50mg Suspension is an antibiotic that 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.

Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Asofal 50mg Suspension 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 Asofal 50mg Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing