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Ofloxacin (50mg/5ml)
Vflox 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, and urinary tract.
Oral Suspension
Vflox 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, and urinary tract.
Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again or cause another infection. Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Vflox 50mg Oral Suspension as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
Vflox 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.
Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Vflox 50mg Oral Suspension 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 Vflox 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
Giving an extra dose of Vflox 50mg Oral Suspension is unlikely to cause harm. If you think your child may have taken too much, speak with a doctor immediately. Overdose can cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, unconsciousness, and palpitations (irregular heartbeat). Seek immediate medical attention if your child shows any of these symptoms.
If your child does not improve with Vflox 50mg Oral Suspension, it may mean the medicine is not effective against the infection-causing bacteria. In this case, visit your child's doctor who may prescribe a different antibiotic that works better against the specific infection.
Vflox 50mg Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your child's doctor about any other medications before starting Vflox 50mg Oral Suspension, and consult your doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Antibiotics are generally not known to interfere with vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child recently vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should wait until they recover from the illness before getting vaccinated. Once your child feels better, the vaccine can be administered.
Inform your doctor if your child has a history of heart disease, genetic disorders affecting blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (sunlight allergy), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. These conditions could be worsened by Vflox 50mg Oral Suspension.