Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Actinor MZ Suspension should be taken with or after food.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Actinor MZ Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Use of Actinor MZ Suspension is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION

Actinor MZ Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Do not panic. You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless your child?s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child?s doctor.

My child is having a genetic deficiency of the G6PD enzyme. Is it safe to give Actinor MZ Suspension?::: It is advised that you get your child?s G6PD deficiency evaluated before starting the course of treatment. Avoid giving Actinor MZ Suspension as deficiency of G6PD enzymes can lead to breaking of blood cells resulting in severe anemia.| Can Actinor MZ Suspension be given along with cough and cold medicines?::: No, do not give Actinor MZ Suspension with cough and cold medicines. Actinor MZ Suspension can interact with alcohol-containing medicines like cough syrups and cause disulfiram reaction, leading to side effects such as nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness, etc.| What if I give excess Actinor MZ Suspension by mistake?::: An extra dose of Actinor MZ Suspension is unlikely to cause any harm. But, you must still be vigilant because overdose increases the risk of unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. Rush to your child?s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms. If you think you have given too much Actinor MZ Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.| What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Actinor MZ Suspension for the prescribed duration?::: Speak to your child?s doctor if your child does not show any improvement even after completing the dose. It could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. Your child?s doctor may change Actinor MZ Suspension and prescribe some other antibiotic which is known to have a stronger impact on the infection-causing bacteria.| Can other medicines be given at the same time as Actinor MZ Suspension?::: Actinor MZ Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Actinor MZ Suspension. Also, check with your child?s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.| Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Actinor MZ Suspension?::: Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.| What should I tell the doctor before giving Actinor MZ Suspension to my child?::: Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Actinor MZ Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.

Actinor MZ Suspension is an antibiotic, having metronidazole and norfloxacin as its active ingredients. Both these medicines damage the DNA of the infection-causing bacteria, thus killing it by stopping its growth. This prevents the infection from spreading without making the bacteria resistant to further treatment.

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