Ofloxacin Syrup

Ofloxacin  Syrup come under brand name “XAFLOX” and contains a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, primarily used to treat infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia, gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted disease), typhoid fever, infectious diarrhoea, and infections of the skin, eye/ear, bone, joint, abdomen, and prostate (male reproductive gland). A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Ofloxacin  Syrup contains antibacterial Ofloxacin, which helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections. It is bactericidal and works by killing bacteria that cause infections.  It inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells and kills the bacteria, thereby preventing the further spread of the infection. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic against most Gram-negative bacteria, many Gram-positive bacteria and some anaerobes bacteria (that live without oxygen).

Medical Benefits

• It helps in treating and preventing a wide range of bacterial infections caused by most Gram-negative bacteria, many Gram-positive bacteria, and some anaerobes bacteria (that live without oxygen).
• It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by prevents the formation of the cell wall required for living.
• It also inhibits the repair of bacterial cells. Altogether it kills the bacteria.
• Ofloxacin  Syrup has the advantage of good penetration in most deep tissues and body fluid. Hence, it is also suitable for the treatment of deep tissue and bone bacterial infections.

Direction of Use

• Shake the bottle well before use.
• Check the label for directions and take it with or without food in doses as advised by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided with the pack.
• Take the prescribed dose at the same time each day.

Storage

• Keep it away from sunlight.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool and dry place.

Precautions

• It can be given to children but under child specialist medical supervision and is used to treat complicated urinary tract infections, anthrax infection, or plague infection.
• The intake of Ofloxacin  Syrup should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding as it may harm the baby.
• It interacts with blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin), antidepressants and antipsychotics (clozapine, olanzapine), caffeine-containing medications, insulin, or other anti-diabetic medications, dairy products (milk or yogurt) or calcium-fortified juices alone.
• Inform your doctor before taking this syrup if you have or have ever had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant, kidney disease, a joint or tendon disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Side Effects

• Sleep problems
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should I do if I forget a dose?

If you miss a dose of this syrup, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it’s almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Can this composition be taken along with dairy products?

No, this syrup should not be taken along with dairy products as it might affect the absorption and efficacy of this medicine. However, you can take it with a meal that includes these foods or drinks.

Why exposure to sunlight is avoided while taking it?

This syrup makes your skin sensitive to sunlight known as photosensitivity. So, prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light should be avoided. In case of emergency, you should always wear sunscreen before going out.

Does use of this composition cause diarrhoea?

Yes, after taking it, you may have diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills or prevents bacterial growth, so in case some good intestinal bacteria which aid in digestion might also get killed. So, drink plenty of fluids and take probiotics to prevent excessive loss of fluids from the body (dehydration).

Can I take this medicine in more than recommended dose to recover from symptoms quickly?

No, it should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor

Can i take other medicines with this syrup?

You are recommended to take it either 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking an antacid, multivitamin, or other product that has calcium/magnesium/aluminium/iron/zinc, antiulcer agent (sucralfate) or anti-HIV drug (didanosine).