Ofton 200mg Tablet

Give Ofton 200mg Tablet 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.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

• 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. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor, do not double the dose to catch up.
• Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Ofton 200mg Tablet 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 Ofton 200mg Tablet 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 Ofton 200mg Tablet to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
• Your doctor has prescribed Ofton 200mg Tablet 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 Ofton 200mg Tablet 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.