New Normet Oral Suspension
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Zuventus Healthcare Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ofloxacin (100mg/5ml) + Metronidazole (200mg/5ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 409 |
FAQ
Can other medicines be given at the same time as New Normet?
New Normet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting New Normet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
My child is having a common cold. Is it safe to give New Normet along with cough & cold medicines?
No, do not give New Normet with cough and cold medicines as it can interfere with their working.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with New Normet?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
What if I give excess New Normet by mistake?
Although an extra dose of New Normet will not have any side effects, you must always be vigilant. If you think you have given too much New Normet to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose increases the risk of unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.
What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking New Normet for the prescribed duration?
Ineffective treatment with New Normet could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic, having more specific action toward the infection-causing bacteria.
My child has been passing red-brown urine ever since he started taking New Normet. Is it normal?
Yes, it is normal. New Normet contains an active ingredient called metronidazole which can cause red-brown urine. It is a harmless side effect. It will subside once the medicine is stopped after the completion of the treatment.
What should I tell the doctor before giving New Normet to my child?
Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that New Normet may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
What if I forget to give New Normet to my child?
Do not panic. You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
New Normet Oral Suspension Reviews
New Normet is an antibiotic medicine that is effective against a wide range of bacterial and parasitic infections. In children, it is used to treat infections of the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract.
Give New Normet to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after food. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. The usually prescribed frequency is twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but never double up the dose if it is time for the next dose. 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.
Some children may develop minor and temporary side effects after taking this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, metallic taste, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Give New Normet to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after food. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. The usually prescribed frequency is twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but never double up the dose if it is time for the next dose. 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.
Some children may develop minor and temporary side effects after taking this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, metallic taste, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
How New Normet Oral Suspension Works
New Normet 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.
How to Use New Normet Oral Suspension
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. New Normet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of New Normet Oral Suspension
- 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. New Normet 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.
- In Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections: New Normet 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. New Normet 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. New Normet 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.
Uses of New Normet Oral Suspension
- Treatment of Diarrhea
- Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections
- Treatment of Dysentery
New Normet Oral Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
New Normet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of New Normet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
New Normet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of New Normet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Never save the medicine for future illnesses since its effectiveness in future infections cannot be guaranteed.
- New Normet may cause an altered taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
- Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Discontinue New Normet and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
- Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid to your child within 2 hours of taking New Normet as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
- If your child develops diarrhea as a side effect, encourage them to drink plenty of water.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
References
- Ofloxacin [FDA Label]. Raritan, NJ: Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2008.
- Prathiba S, Kumar M. A Comparative Study of the Combination of Drugs - Amoxicillin with Metronidazole and Ofloxacin with Ornidazole In the Treatment of Dentoalveolar Abscess. Oral Health Case Rep. 2018;4:1.