Description
Ofloxacin Oral Suspension is in the fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics used for treating bacterial infections involving the lungs, genital organs, intestines, blood, skin, eyes/ears, bones/joints, abdomen, and the male genitals, specifically the prostate gland. Bacterial infection is a state characterized by the presence of bacteria within the tissues of the affected individual and the invasion of these tissues by said bacteria. It concerns any body segment and can attack several at once.
Ofloxacin Oral Suspension is an antibiotic Ofloxacin useful in curing several bacterial infections in humans. It is bactericidal and functions by eradicating bacteria, which cause infections. It slows the processes occurring inside bacterial cells and destroys the bacteria, to stop the growth and spread of the disease. It is a broad-spectrum Fluoroquinolone antibiotic which is active against most Gram-negative bacteria and a variety of Gram-positive bacteria as well as some Bacteroiates (bacteria that do not require oxygen to grow).
Medical Benefits
- Ofloxacin also works in the management and prevention of bacterial infections that are caused by most Gram-negative bacteria, many Gram-positive bacteria, and some anaerobic bacteria.
- It is bactericidal and its mechanism is that interferes with the capability of bacteria to build the cell wall necessary to live.
- It also prevents the repair of bacterial cells and has other antimicrobial properties. In other words, it reduces the bacterial count altogether.
- It has moderate to high fluid reaching in most of the body tissues and liquids. Thus, it is also effective for the management of organisms that penetrate deeper tissues and bones.
Directions For Use
- As instructed label, and shake it well before using it.
- Follow the dosage given to them by the doctor and use the measuring cup, dosing syringe or dropper that comes along with the product.
Storage
- Store Ofloxacin Oral Suspension at a low temperature preferably at room temperature, in a dry and shaded area.
- It is advisable to store the supplements in an airtight bottle to retain their quality after every use.
- It should be stored away from children’s reach to avoid accidental swallowing.
Precautions
- Taking this medicine may increase the chances of developing tendinitis (swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture (tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). So ask a doctor before consuming it.
- Avoid taking alcohol with Ofloxacin Oral Suspension as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.
- It is advised to not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola, or chocolate as it may increase nervousness, sleeplessness, and anxiety caused by caffeine.
- Consult a doctor before ist intake as this suspension may interact with blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin), antidepressants and antipsychotics (clozapine, olanzapine), caffeine-containing medications, insulin, medications for regulating irregular heartbeat (amiodarone, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine), pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen).
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Itching
- Headache
- Dizziness
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I have this suspension with dairy products?
Nope, don’t mix it with dairy products because they might mess with how well the medicine works. But you can have it with a meal that has dairy stuff.
Will this medicine give me the runs?
Yep, it might cause diarrhoea. It’s an antibiotic that fights bacteria, so it can knock out some good gut bacteria too. Drink lots of fluids and try probiotics to avoid getting too dehydrated.
Can I take other meds with this suspension?
It’s best to take it either 2 hours before or after having things like antacids, multivitamins, or stuff with calcium/magnesium/aluminium/iron/zinc, or drugs for ulcers (like sucralfate) or HIV (like didanosine).
