Oflox 100 Oral Suspension

Your child’s medicine at a glance

Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension is also a part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen.

Give Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double dose if it's time for the next dose.

In some cases, minor and temporary side effects may be experienced after the intake of this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, rash, and headache. Usually, these effects subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case of prolonged or bothersome events, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.

Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart-problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension in children

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension in children

Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Oflox

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Itching
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Rash
• Genital itching
• Vaginal inflammation
• Phlebitis
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How can I give Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Oflox Oral Suspension works

Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It 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.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Discontinue its use immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness is observed.

What if I forget to give Oflox 100 Rediuse Oral Suspension to my child?

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.