Oftru MZ Oral Suspension

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Trulip Pharma
Active Ingredient	Ofloxacin (50mg) + Metronidazole (120mg) + Simethicone (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	307

FAQ

My child has been passing red-brown urine ever since he started taking Oftru MZ? Is it normal?

Oftru MZ contains active ingredient metronidazole, which causes red-brown urine. It is not pathogenic but a side effect. It subsides once the medicine is stopped after the completion of the treatment.

What if I give an overdose of Oftru MZ by mistake?

An extra dose of Oftru MZ is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause 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 if you notice any of these symptoms.

How should Oftru MZ be stored?

Store Oftru MZ at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Children may accidentally consume medicines if they find them while playing around. So, make sure that all the medicines are kept away from their reach and sight.

Can Oftru MZ be given along with cough and cold medicines?

No, do not give Oftru MZ with cough and cold medicines. The reason being, one of the ingredients present in Oftru MZ can interact with alcohol-containing medicines like cough syrups and can lead to disulfiram reaction, causing nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness, etc.

What should I tell the doctor before giving Oftru MZ to my child?

You must tell the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, or genetic disorders involving blood vessels. This is because there is a possibility that Oftru MZ may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.

What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Oftru MZ for the prescribed duration?

It could mean that Oftru MZ is unable to kill the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that has a higher efficacy against the disease-causing bacteria. Remember, that sometimes, such antibiotics may have to be given by IV route (intravenous injection) in the hospital.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Oftru MZ?

Oftru MZ can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Oftru MZ. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Oftru MZ?

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 forget to give Oftru MZ 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. However, you should skip the dose if the next scheduled dose is near. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor and do not double the dose to catch up.

Oftru MZ Oral Suspension Reviews

Oftru MZ is given to children for the treatment of bacterial infections of the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract. This medicine is also given as an empirical antibiotic for infected diarrhea mixed with blood and serious infections like peritonitis.

Give Oftru MZ 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. Generally, this medicine is prescribed to be given two times a day, in the morning and evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double the dose if it is time for the next dose. Never change the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor since these depend upon the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight.

In some cases, this medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects, including nausea, vomiting, weight loss, metallic taste, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, and mild skin rash. These side effects are temporary and recede when your child gets used to the medicine. In case the side effects persist or start bothering your child, 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.

How Oftru MZ Oral Suspension Works

Oftru MZ is a combination of three active ingredients. While two of its ingredients, namely ofloxacin and metronidazole are antibiotics, simethicone is a gas-absorbing agent that improves gastric tolerability of the combination. The antibiotic ingredients interfere with the genetic material of bacteria by impairing its DNA. This kills the infection-causing bacteria, preventing its growth and stopping the infection. On the other hand, Simethicone binds with the gas bubbles produced as a result of the other two ingredients or as a result of some other problem. By doing so, it aids in the removal of gases and provides relief in stomach pain and bloating.

How to Use Oftru MZ 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. Oftru MZ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Oftru MZ Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Oftru MZ is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections such as tooth abscess, gum infection, pneumonia, diarrhea, dysentery, peritonitis, burning sensation while passing urine, and certain genital tract infections. This medicine inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping it from multiplying. You may start seeing an improvement in the infection within 3 to 5 days of regular dosing. But, you must still finish the full course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly by yourself as that may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.

Uses of Oftru MZ Oral Suspension

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Oftru MZ Oral Suspension Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Oftru MZ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oftru MZ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Oftru MZ should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oftru MZ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Never use this medicine for the common cold and flu as they are caused by viruses and Oftru MZ treats only bacterial infections.
Only give Oftru MZ to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Oftru MZ as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
Your child may have an altered taste or furry tongue (coating of Oftru MZ on tongue) after taking Oftru MZ. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
Discontinue Oftru MZ and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea is a common side effect of this medicine. If it occurs, make sure your child drinks plenty of water.