Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Give Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension 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. 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. 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.
In some cases, minor and temporary side effects may be experienced after the intake of 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-problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension in children
Benefits of Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Side effects of Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension in children
Common side effects of Ofset M
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Itching
- Rash
- Genital itching
- Vaginal inflammation
- Phlebitis
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How can I give Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension to my child?
How Ofset M Suspension works
Safety advice
However, discontinue its use immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness is observed.
What if I forget to give Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension to my child?
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Quick tips
- 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 Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension 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 Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension 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 Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
- Your doctor has prescribed Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Discontinue Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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- MacDougall C. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Quinolones, and Agents for Urinary Tract Infections. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2018. p. 1017.