Description
Ofloxacin IP 100mg/50mg Syrup
Ofloxacin Syrup is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted infection), typhoid fever, infectious diarrhea, and skin, eye/ear, bone, joint, abdomen, and prostate (male reproductive gland) infections. A bacterial infection occurs when bacteria multiply in the body and infect it. It may attack any part of the body and many at a time.
Ofloxacin Syrup has antibacterial Ofloxacin, which treats and prevents a broad spectrum of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal and kills the bacteria that cause infection. It prevents the repairing of bacterial cells and kills the bacteria, thus preventing the further growth of the infection. Ofloxacin Syrup is a broad-spectrum antibiotic against the majority of Gram-negative bacteria, most Gram-positive bacteria, and some anaerobes bacteria (which thrive without oxygen).
Benefits:
- Ofloxacin is administered in the treatment of bacterial infections.
- It functions by inhibiting the activity of a bacterial enzyme known as DNA-gyrase.
- This stops the bacterial cells from reproducing and repairing, thus killing them.
Uses:
Ofloxacin is used in the management of bacterial infections. It is also employed in urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, female genital organ infections, skin & soft tissue infections, and lung infections (pneumonia).
Direction to use:
- Shake the bottle before consuming this suspension.
- Read all the instructions attentively before consuming this suspension.
- Consume a proper dose as advised by your healthcare expert.
Storage:
- Place this suspension in a cool and dry place.
- Keep this medicine out of the reach of the children and pets.
- Keep this away from the exposure of direct sunlight.
Dosage:
Consume this suspension in an exact dose as consulted by your healthcare professional. Do not consume excessive doses of this medicine. It is beneficial to take this medicine at a fixed time every day.
Side Effects:
- Tendon rupture
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Sleep problems
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Itching
- External genital itching in women
- Vaginal inflammation (vaginitis)
- Taste changes
Precautions:
- Your physician has prescribed Ofloxacin to treat your infection and alleviate symptoms.
- Don’t miss any dose and complete the full treatment course even if you recover.
- Stop taking Ofloxacin and tell your doctor right away if you develop a rash, hives, itching, swelling of your face and mouth, or trouble breathing.
- Diarrhea is a possible side effect but will cease when your treatment is over. Tell your doctor if it does not cease or if you notice blood in your stools.
- Inform your doctor if you experience pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling.
- Notify your physician if you are pregnant or intend to become a pregnant or breastfeeding lady.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q. May the administration of Ofloxacin lead to diarrhea?
Yes, Ofloxacin use may lead to diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills the bad bacteria. But it also kills the good bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhea. If you are having bad diarrhea, discuss this with your doctor.
Q. Can I stop consuming Ofloxacin medicine when I feel better?
No, do not discontinue Ofloxacin and finish the full treatment even if you start to feel better. Your symptoms can get better before the infection is fully cured.
Q. Might the use of Ofloxacin increase the risk of muscle injury?
Yes, Ofloxacin use is recognized to pose a greater risk of causing muscle damage, oftentimes in the ankle. Muscle damage is possible in individuals of any age taking Ofloxacin. Let your doctor know if you experience any type of pain in your muscles while taking this medication.
