Ofzorix MS Syrup

Short Description

Ofzorix MS Syrup is a medication used to treat bacterial infections of the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract in children.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

Ofzorix MS Syrup is given to children for the treatment of bacterial infections of the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract. This medicine is also given as an empirical antibiotic for infected diarrhea mixed with blood and serious infections like peritonitis.

Ofzorix MS Syrup should be given to your child as directed by your doctor.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Ofzorix MS Syrup is a combination of three active ingredients. While two of its ingredients, namely ofloxacin and metronidazole, are antibiotics, simethicone is a gas-absorbing agent that improves gastric tolerability of the combination. The antibiotic ingredients interfere with the genetic material of bacteria by impairing its DNA. This kills the infection-causing bacteria, preventing its growth and stopping the infection. On the other hand, Simethicone binds with the gas bubbles produced as a result of the other two ingredients or as a result of some other problem. By doing so, it aids in the removal of gases and provides relief in stomach pain and bloating.

Diarrhea is a common side effect of this medicine. If it occurs, make sure your child drinks plenty of water. Your child may have an altered taste or furry tongue (coating of Ofzorix MS Syrup on tongue) after taking Ofzorix MS Syrup. 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 Ofzorix MS Syrup as these can affect the absorption of the medicine. Never use this medicine for the common cold and flu as they are caused by viruses and Ofzorix MS Syrup treats only bacterial infections. Discontinue Ofzorix MS Syrup 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 Ofzorix MS Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.