Ofter Plus Suspension
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Ofter Plus Suspension 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.
Ofter Plus Suspension is a combination of three medicines: Ofter Plus Suspension1, Ofter Plus Suspension2 and Ofter Plus Suspension3 which treat diarrhoea.
Ofter Plus Suspension is a combination of three medicines: Ofter Plus Suspension1, Ofter Plus Suspension2 and Ofter Plus Suspension3 which treat diarrhoea.
Uses of Ofter Plus Suspension in children
Benefits of Ofter Plus Suspension for your child
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. Ofter Plus Suspension 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. Ofter Plus Suspension 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 Ofter Plus Suspension in children
Ofter Plus 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 Ofter Plus
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Skin rash
- Itching
How can I give Ofter Plus 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. Ofter Plus Suspension is to be taken with food.
How Ofter Plus Suspension works
Ofter Plus Suspension 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
Kidney
CAUTION
Ofter Plus Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ofter Plus Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ofter Plus Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ofter Plus Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Ofter Plus Suspension to my child?
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
- Ofter Plus Suspension 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.
- Ofter Plus Suspension may cause an altered taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
- Do not mix Ofter Plus Suspension along with any other herbal or ayurvedic medicine as it can harm.
- Do not give Ofter Plus Suspension 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 Ofter Plus Suspension by mistake?
Though an extra dose of Ofter Plus Suspension 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 Ofter Plus Suspension?
Usually, Ofter Plus Suspension 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 Ofter Plus Suspension in such a condition.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Ofter Plus Suspension?
Ofter Plus Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Ofter Plus Suspension. 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 Ofter Plus Suspension?
The use of Ofter Plus Suspension 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 Ofter Plus 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.
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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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