Ofbex MZ Oral Suspension

Short Description

Ofbex MZ Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections in children, including infections of the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract.

Dosage Form

Oral Suspension

Introduction

Ofbex MZ Oral Suspension is prescribed for children to treat various bacterial infections such as those affecting the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract. It is also used as an empirical antibiotic for infected diarrhea mixed with blood and serious infections like peritonitis. The medication combines antibiotics ofloxacin and metronidazole with simethicone, a gas-absorbing agent. While the antibiotics work by impairing the DNA of bacteria, thereby killing them and preventing their growth, simethicone helps in the removal of gas, providing relief from stomach pain and bloating. Common side effects include diarrhea and altered taste. It is important to ensure the child stays hydrated and to avoid giving calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamins, or antacids within 2 hours of taking the medicine.

Administer the prescribed dose of Ofbex MZ Oral Suspension to your child as directed by the doctor. Ensure the child drinks plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Ofbex MZ Oral Suspension combines ofloxacin and metronidazole, which are antibiotics that impair bacterial DNA, killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. Simethicone, the third ingredient, binds with gas bubbles to aid in their removal, providing relief from stomach pain and bloating.

Diarrhea is a common side effect; ensure your child drinks plenty of water. Your child may have an altered taste or furry tongue; eating citrus fruit or sipping water or fruit juice may help. Avoid giving calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamins, or antacids within 2 hours of taking the medicine. Do not use this medicine for common cold and flu as it treats only bacterial infections. Discontinue and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing. Only use this medicine for the current infection; do not save it for future illnesses.