

Your child’s medicine at a glance
Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension 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. Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension is also a part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen.
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 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.
Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension 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.
Uses of Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension in children
Benefits of Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension for your child
Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
Side effects of Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension in children
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Itching
- Vaginal inflammation
- Taste change
- Sleep disorder
- Vaginal itching
- Diarrhea
How can I give Ofset M 50mg/5ml Suspension to my child?
How Ofset M Suspension works
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.