Oflacod 50mg Syrup

Oflacod 50mg Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. Oflacod 50mg Syrup is also a part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen.

Give Oflacod 50mg Syrup to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after meals. In case your child develops stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. The dose and duration depend on 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. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose, but do not double-dose if it's time for the next dose.

Oflacod 50mg Syrup is generally safe when taken in the recommended dose. However, in some cases, minor and temporary side effects may be occur on taking this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, rash, and headache. Usually, these effects subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case of prolonged or bothersome events, it would be best to 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 problems, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

• 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.
• Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Oflacod 50mg Syrup as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
• Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
• Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
• Discontinue Oflacod 50mg Syrup and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
• Only give Oflacod 50mg Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.