Oflacid OR Oral Suspension
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Helbrede Healthcare |
| Active Ingredient | Ofloxacin (50mg) + Ornidazole (125mg) + Racecadotril (15mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 674 |
FAQ
My child is suffering from long-term (chronic) diarrhea. Can I give Oflacid OR?
The use of Oflacid OR in chronic diarrhea has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, it is best to consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Oflacid OR?
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.
My child is one year old and is suffering from a neurological disorder. Is it safe to give Oflacid OR?
Usually, Oflacid OR does not enter into the central nervous system and lacks the potential to cause serious side effects such as neurotoxicity. However, if given to children aged less than 2 years of age, it may enter the brain as they have underdeveloped membranes. Consult your child’s doctor before giving Oflacid OR in such a condition.
What if I give too much Oflacid OR by mistake?
Though an extra dose of Oflacid OR is unlikely to harm, you must immediately speak to the doctor. The reason being, overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, unconsciousness, and palpitations (irregularities of heartbeat). In case you notice any of these side effects, rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Oflacid OR?
Oflacid OR can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Oflacid OR. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
What if you forget to take Oflacid OR?
Do not panic. You can give the missed dose medicine 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.
Oflacid OR Oral Suspension Reviews
Oflacid OR is given to children to treat the symptoms of acute diarrhea and dysentery caused due to bacterial infections. It kills the diarrhea-causing microorganism, restores the level of water and electrolytes, and reduces the symptoms, severity, and duration of illness.
Give Oflacid OR to your child orally either before or after food. For best results, you must also keep giving ORS (oral rehydration solution) throughout the day. Usually, Oflacid OR is prescribed two times a day, once in the morning and once at bedtime. However, this dose may vary depending upon your child’s symptoms, body weight, and age. So, adhere to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. Repeat the dose if your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake of Oflacid OR. However, do not double the dose if it is already time for the next dose.
Some children may develop minor and short-term side effects after the intake of this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, skin rash, and itching. These episodes are temporary and subside on their own. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Do inform your child’s doctor if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, bowel obstruction, electrolyte imbalance, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Give Oflacid OR to your child orally either before or after food. For best results, you must also keep giving ORS (oral rehydration solution) throughout the day. Usually, Oflacid OR is prescribed two times a day, once in the morning and once at bedtime. However, this dose may vary depending upon your child’s symptoms, body weight, and age. So, adhere to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. Repeat the dose if your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake of Oflacid OR. However, do not double the dose if it is already time for the next dose.
Some children may develop minor and short-term side effects after the intake of this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, skin rash, and itching. These episodes are temporary and subside on their own. However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Do inform your child’s doctor if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, bowel obstruction, electrolyte imbalance, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.
How Oflacid OR Oral Suspension Works
Oflacid OR contains three medicines Ofloxacin, Ornidazole, and Racecadotril. Together, these ingredients prove effective against diarrhea and dysentery. Racecadotril is an enkephalinase inhibitor that has anti-secretory effects. Simply put, this particular active ingredient reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps reduce the amount of fluid lost from the body in diarrhea. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and causing infection. Ornidazole is also an antibiotic that kills other microorganisms in addition to bacteria by damaging their DNA.
How to Use Oflacid OR 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. Oflacid OR is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Oflacid OR Oral Suspension
- In Treatment of Diarrhea: Diarrhea refers to the passing of loose, watery stools three or more times a day. It usually happens due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. Oflacid OR reduces the excessive secretion of water and electrolytes and helps replenish the lost fluids and salts. It also helps treat loose stools and prevents abdominal distension or flatulence. Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids while taking it to stay hydrated. Your child may start to feel better after getting treated for a few days to a week. However, do not extend the course or stop the medicine by yourself without consulting your child’s doctor. This may lead to the recurrence of symptoms.
- 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. Oflacid OR helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps to prevent them from coming back.
Uses of Oflacid OR Oral Suspension
- Treatment of Dysentery
- Treatment of Diarrhea
Oflacid OR Oral Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Oflacid OR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Oflacid OR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Liver
CAUTION
Oflacid OR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oflacid OR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Oflacid OR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Oflacid OR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oflacid OR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oflacid OR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Oflacid OR may cause an altered taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
- Oflacid OR should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Give your child plenty of fluids to replenish water and mineral loss.
- Do not mix Oflacid OR along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm.
- Do not give Oflacid OR if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting as this medicine will not be absorbed.