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Ofloxacin (50mg)
Ofy 50mg Oral 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, abdomen, and urinary tract.
Oral Suspension
Ofy 50mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. It is also part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen. This medicine is used to target the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, abdomen, and urinary tract.
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.
Ofy 50mg Oral 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.
Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Ofy 50mg 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 Ofy 50mg 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 Ofy 50mg Oral Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Giving an extra dose of Ofy 50mg Oral Suspension by mistake is unlikely to cause harm. However, if you suspect your child has taken too much, seek medical attention immediately. In such cases, symptoms like seizures, tremors, severe headaches, sudden weakness, unconsciousness, and irregular heartbeats may occur.
If your child doesn't show improvement after using Ofy 50mg Oral Suspension as directed, it might mean that the medication is not effective against the infection-causing bacteria. In this situation, consult with your child's doctor who may recommend an alternative antibiotic or treatment method.
Ofy 50mg Oral Suspension may interact with other medications or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medications your child is taking before administering Ofy 50mg Oral Suspension. Additionally, consult with the doctor before giving any medication to your child.
Generally, antibiotics do not interfere with vaccines or cause adverse reactions in children who have just been vaccinated. However, it is recommended that children receiving antibiotics should wait until they recover from their illness before getting vaccinated.
Inform the doctor if your child has a history of heart disease, genetic disorders affecting blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy, neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because Ofy 50mg Oral Suspension may exacerbate these conditions and lead to complications.