O2 Suspension

Short Description

O2 Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat various bacterial and parasitic infections in children.

Dosage Form

Suspension

Introduction

O2 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.

O2 Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that should only be given to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.

O2 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.

Diarrhea is a common side effect of O2 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 O2 Suspension on tongue) after taking O2 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 O2 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 O2 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 O2 Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking O2 Suspension as it may irritate your stomach and also cause excessive drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.