Oflorid R Syrup
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Product introduction
Oflorid R Syrup is given to children to treat the symptoms of acute diarrhea and dysentery caused due to bacterial infections. It kills the diarrhea-causing microorganism, restores the level of water and electrolytes, and reduces the symptoms, severity, and duration of illness.
Oflorid R Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Oflorid R Syrup1, Oflorid R Syrup2 and Oflorid R Syrup3 which treat diarrhoea.
Oflorid R Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Oflorid R Syrup1, Oflorid R Syrup2 and Oflorid R Syrup3 which treat diarrhoea.
Uses of Oflorid R Syrup
Benefits of Oflorid R Syrup
In Treatment of Diarrhea
Diarrhea refers to the passing of loose, watery stools three or more times a day. It usually happens due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. Oflorid R Syrup reduces the excessive secretion of water and electrolytes and helps replenish the lost fluids and salts. It also helps treat loose stools and prevents abdominal distension or flatulence. Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids while taking it to stay hydrated. Your child may start to feel better after getting treated for a few days to a week. However, do not extend the course or stop the medicine by yourself without consulting your child’s doctor. This may lead to the recurrence of symptoms.
In Treatment of Dysentery
Dysentery or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps, and stomach pain. Oflorid R Syrup helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps to prevent them from coming back.
Side effects of Oflorid R Syrup
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Oflorid R
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Skin rash
- Itching
How to use Oflorid R Syrup
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. Oflorid R Syrup is to be taken with food.
How Oflorid R Syrup works
Oflorid R Syrup contains three medicines Ofloxacin, Ornidazole, and Racecadotril. Together, these ingredients prove effective against diarrhea and dysentery. Racecadotril is an enkephalinase inhibitor that has anti-secretory effects. Simply put, this particular active ingredient reduces the secretion of water and electrolytes from the intestine. This helps reduce the amount of fluid lost from the body in diarrhea. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and causing infection. Ornidazole is also an antibiotic that kills other microorganisms in addition to bacteria by damaging their DNA.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Oflorid R Syrup may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oflorid R Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Oflorid R Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Oflorid R Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Oflorid R Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oflorid R Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Oflorid R Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oflorid R Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Oflorid R Syrup?
Do not panic. You can give the missed dose medicine 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.
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Quick tips
- Oflorid R Syrup should be used together with an oral rehydration solution (ORS) to provide adequate fluid and electrolyte replacement.
- Give your child plenty of fluids to replenish water and mineral loss.
- Oflorid R Syrup may cause an altered taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
- Do not mix Oflorid R Syrup along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm.
- Do not give Oflorid R Syrup if your child has persistent uncontrolled vomiting as this medicine will not be absorbed.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
FAQs
What if I give too much Oflorid R Syrup by mistake?
Though an extra dose of Oflorid R Syrup is unlikely to harm, you must immediately speak to the doctor. The reason being, overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, unconsciousness, and palpitations (irregularities of heartbeat). In case you notice any of these side effects, rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis.
My child is one year old and is suffering from a neurological disorder. Is it safe to give Oflorid R Syrup?
Usually, Oflorid R Syrup does not enter into the central nervous system and lacks the potential to cause serious side effects such as neurotoxicity. However, if given to children aged less than 2 years of age, it may enter the brain as they have underdeveloped membranes. Consult your child’s doctor before giving Oflorid R Syrup in such a condition.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Oflorid R Syrup?
Oflorid R Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Oflorid R Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
My child is suffering from long-term (chronic) diarrhea. Can I give Oflorid R Syrup?
The use of Oflorid R Syrup in chronic diarrhea has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, it is best to consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Oflorid R 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.
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- Ofloxacin [FDA Label]. Raritan, NJ: Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 20 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
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