In Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup is a combination medicine which can be used to treat infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It works by killing and stopping the growth of the bacteria and parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even if you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria and parasites are killed and do not become resistant.
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. Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food.
- Kidney : UNSAFE
Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. | - Liver : UNSAFE
Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
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 Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup along with cough & cold medicines?::: Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup can interfere with cough and cold medicines. One of the active ingredients of Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup can interact with alcohol-containing medicines like cough syrups and can cause adverse effects. Don?t give your child any medicines along with Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup without consulting the doctor.| What if I give excess Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup by mistake?::: Though an extra dose of Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup 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 Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup 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 Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup. 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 Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup?::: Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup. Also, check with your child?s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.| Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup?::: 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 Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup 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 Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
Alfox OZ 50mg/5ml/125mg/5ml Syrup 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.