Stoflox MZS Syrup

Short Description

Stoflox MZS Syrup is a medication used to treat bacterial infections in children, including those affecting the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

Stoflox MZS Syrup is a combination of three active ingredients: ofloxacin, metronidazole, and simethicone. It is used to treat bacterial infections in children, including those affecting 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. It is essential to follow the dosage instructions and take the medicine as directed to ensure its effectiveness and minimize the risk of side effects.

Stoflox MZS Syrup should be given to children as directed by the doctor. It is essential to follow the dosage instructions and take the medicine as directed to ensure its effectiveness and minimize the risk of side effects.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Stoflox MZS Syrup is a combination of three active ingredients: ofloxacin, metronidazole, and simethicone. The antibiotic ingredients interfere with the genetic material of bacteria by impairing its DNA, killing the infection-causing bacteria and preventing its growth and stopping the infection. Simethicone binds with the gas bubbles produced as a result of the other two ingredients or as a result of some other problem, aiding in the removal of gases and providing 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 Stoflox MZS Syrup on tongue) after taking Stoflox MZS 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 Stoflox MZS 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 Stoflox MZS Syrup treats only bacterial infections. Discontinue Stoflox MZS 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 Stoflox MZS Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.