Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg Syrup

Short Description

Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg Syrup is a combination antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in children, including those affecting the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg Syrup is a combination antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in children. It is a syrup form of the medicine that is given to children to help treat infections caused by bacteria. The medicine is a combination of three active ingredients: ofloxacin, metronidazole, and simethicone. Ofloxacin and metronidazole are antibiotics that work by interfering with the genetic material of bacteria, killing the infection-causing bacteria and preventing their growth. Simethicone is a gas-absorbing agent that helps to improve gastric tolerability of the combination and provides relief in stomach pain and bloating.

Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg Syrup is given to children for the treatment of bacterial infections. It is important to follow the dosage instructions provided by the doctor and to complete the full course of treatment.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Interacting Medicines

Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg Syrup as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.

Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg Syrup is a combination of three active ingredients: ofloxacin, metronidazole, and simethicone. Ofloxacin and metronidazole are antibiotics that work by interfering with the genetic material of bacteria, killing the infection-causing bacteria and preventing their growth. Simethicone is a gas-absorbing agent that helps to improve gastric tolerability of the combination 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 Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg Syrup on tongue) after taking Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg 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 Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg 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 Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg Syrup treats only bacterial infections. Discontinue Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg 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 Oxafol MS 50mg/120mg/10mg Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.