Avof OZ Oral Suspension
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Avof OZ Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that is given to children to effectively treat a wide range of bacterial infections that may occur in the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal infections, urinary and genital tract.
Avof OZ Oral Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics: Avof OZ Oral Suspension1 and Avof OZ Oral Suspension2.
Avof OZ Oral Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics: Avof OZ Oral Suspension1 and Avof OZ Oral Suspension2.
Uses of Avof OZ Oral Suspension in children
- Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections
Benefits of Avof OZ Oral Suspension for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial & parasitic infections
Avof OZ Oral Suspension 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.
Side effects of Avof OZ Oral Suspension in children
Avof OZ Oral Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Avof OZ
- Weight loss
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Itching
- Vaginal inflammation
- Diarrhea
How can I give Avof OZ Oral Suspension to my child?
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. Avof OZ Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Avof OZ Oral Suspension works
Avof 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.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Avof OZ Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Avof OZ Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Avof OZ Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Avof OZ Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Avof OZ Oral Suspension to my child?
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.
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Quick tips
- Diarrhea is a common side effect of Avof OZ Oral Suspension. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case it develops.
- Your child may have an altered taste or furry tongue (coating of Avof OZ Oral Suspension on tongue) after taking Avof OZ Oral Suspension. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
- Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Avof OZ Oral Suspension as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Quit giving Avof OZ Oral Suspension and speak to the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
- Only give Avof OZ Oral Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
- You have been prescribed Avof OZ Oral Suspension for the treatment of various bacterial and parasitic infections.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. My child is having a common cold. Is it safe to give Avof OZ Oral Suspension along with cough & cold medicines?
Avof OZ Oral Suspension can interfere with cough and cold medicines. One of the active ingredients of Avof 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 Avof OZ Oral Suspension without consulting the doctor.
Q. What if I give excess Avof OZ Oral Suspension by mistake?
Though an extra dose of Avof 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.
Q. What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Avof 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 Avof 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.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Avof OZ Oral Suspension?
Avof OZ Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Avof OZ Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Avof 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.
Q. What should I tell the doctor before giving Avof 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 Avof OZ Oral Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Ornidazole. Auckland, New Zealand: Teva Pharma (New Zealand) Limited; 2018. [Accessed 19 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
- Ofloxacin [FDA Label]. Raritan, NJ: Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 19 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
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