Oflomac Forte Syrup

Composition

Ofloxacin (100mg/5ml) + Metronidazole (200mg/5ml)

Uses of Oflomac Forte Syrup

Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections Treatment of Diarrhea Treatment of Dysentery

• •In Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections Oflomac-M Forte Suspension is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial and parasitic infections. These infections may include tooth abscess
• •gum infection
• •pneumonia
• •diarrhea
• •dysentery
• •burning sensation while passing urine
• •and genital tract infection. Oflomac-M Forte Suspension inhibits the growth of infection-causing organisms by stopping them from multiplying. It is most likely that your child’s infection will start showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of the regular dosing. Make sure to complete the full course of treatment even if your child feels better. Stopping the medicine abruptly by yourself may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence. In Treatment of Diarrhea Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Oflomac-M Forte Suspension helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. In Treatment of Dysentery Dysentery or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms include loose stools (diarrhea)
• •stomach cramps and stomach pain. Oflomac-M Forte Suspension helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. Show More

How it works

Oflomac-M Forte Suspension is an antibiotic, having ofloxacin and metronidazole as its active ingredients. Both these medicines damage the DNA of the infection-causing bacteria, thus killing it by stopping its growth. This prevents the infection from spreading without making the bacteria resistant to further treatment.

Directions for use

Take as directed by a physician. Usually administered orally, with or without food. Shake well before use.

Side effects

Common side effects of Oflomac Forte Syrup may include:

• •Oflomac-M Forte 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-

Warnings & precautions

Use with caution in patients with a history of seizures, renal impairment, or those taking other medications that may affect kidney function.

Manufacturer & class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Drug class:

Fluoroquinolone, Nitroimidazole