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. Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION

Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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 and remember not to double the dose to catch up.

My child is having a common cold. Is it safe to give Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension along with cough & cold medicines?::: Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension can interfere with cough and cold medicines. One of the active ingredients of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension can interact with alcohol-containing medicines like cough syrups and can cause adverse effects. Don?t give your child any medicines along with Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension without consulting the doctor.| What if I give excess Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension by mistake?::: Though an extra dose of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension will not impact your child?s health, never give an overdose of any medicine. If you think you have given too much to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose may cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heart beat. Rush to your child?s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.| What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension for the prescribed duration?::: Not seeing any improvement could signify that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child?s doctor who may prescribe an antibiotic having a farther reach of impact than Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension. Since not all medicines are given by oral route, your doctor may suggest giving an intravenous injection to your child in the hospital.| Can other medicines be given at the same time as Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Aflocin - OZ Oral 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 Aflocin - OZ Oral 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 Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension to my child?::: Inform the doctor if your child is suffering or has suffered from a 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 Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.| What is Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Ofloxacin and Ornidazole. They work by killing the harmful micro-organisms that can cause infection. Together they help to treat your infection effectively.| Is it safe to use Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension is safe for most of the patients. In some patients, it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, headache, dryness in the mouth, heartburn and other uncommon or rare side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication.| Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: The use of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to ofloxacin or to ornidazole or any medicine which belongs to the quinolone or nitroimidazole group of antimicrobial agents.| Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?::: No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension can increase the risks of side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms which are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.| What if I don't get better after using Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.| Can I stop taking Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension when I feel better?::: No, do not stop taking Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension and complete the full course of treatment even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.| What if I miss my dose?::: Take Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.| Can I take alcohol while on Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: You should avoid alcohol since it may add to the dizziness and sleepiness caused by Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension. Consult with your doctor, if you are not sure about the effects of the medicine.| What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.| What is Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Ofloxacin and Ornidazole. They work by killing the harmful micro-organisms that can cause infection. Together they help to treat your infection effectively.| Is it safe to use Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension is safe for most of the patients. In some patients, it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, headache, dryness in the mouth, heartburn and other uncommon or rare side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication.| Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: The use of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to ofloxacin or to ornidazole or any medicine which belongs to the quinolone or nitroimidazole group of antimicrobial agents.| Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?::: No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension can increase the risks of side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms which are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.| What if I don't get better after using Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.| Can I stop taking Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension when I feel better?::: No, do not stop taking Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension and complete the full course of treatment even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.| What if I miss my dose?::: Take Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.| Can I take alcohol while on Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: You should avoid alcohol since it may add to the dizziness and sleepiness caused by Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension. Consult with your doctor, if you are not sure about the effects of the medicine.| What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Aflocin - OZ Oral Suspension is an antibiotic consisting of ofloxacin and ornidazole as its active ingredients. Both these ingredients tamper the bacteria?s DNA. Thus, it kills the infection-causing bacteria, stopping the infection and the bacteria from growing further without making them resistant to further treatment.

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