Ozer 50mg Suspension
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Ozer 50mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, abdomen and urinary tract. Ozer 50mg Suspension is also a part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen.
Ozer 50mg Suspension is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Ozer 50mg Suspension is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Ozer 50mg Suspension in children
Benefits of Ozer 50mg Suspension for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Ozer 50mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
Side effects of Ozer 50mg Suspension in children
Ozer 50mg 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 Ozer
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Itching
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Rash
- Genital itching
- Vaginal inflammation
- Phlebitis
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How can I give Ozer 50mg 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. Ozer 50mg Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ozer Suspension works
Ozer 50mg Suspension is an antibiotic. It interferes with the genetic material of bacteria by implanting defects in its DNA. These defects hamper the multiplication of the bacteria and affect its survival as well. Thus, it kills the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Ozer 50mg Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ozer 50mg Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ozer 50mg Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ozer 50mg Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, discontinue its use immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness is observed.
However, discontinue its use immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness is observed.
What if I forget to give Ozer 50mg 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, do not double the dose to catch up.
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Quick tips
- 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, do not double the dose to catch up.
- Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Ozer 50mg Suspension as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Discontinue Ozer 50mg Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
- Only give Ozer 50mg Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
Patient concerns
FAQs
What if I give too much of Ozer 50mg Suspension by mistake?
An extra dose of Ozer 50mg Suspension is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, unconsciousness, and palpitations (irregularities of heartbeat). 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 Ozer 50mg Suspension for the prescribed duration?
Ineffective treatment with Ozer 50mg Suspension could mean 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 some other antibiotic that would be more specific in action. Not all medicines are given by oral route, some may have to be given by IV route (intravenous injection) in the hospital.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Ozer 50mg Suspension?
Ozer 50mg Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Ozer 50mg Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Ozer 50mg 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.
What should I tell the doctor before giving Ozer 50mg Suspension to my child?
Inform the doctor if your child is suffering 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 Ozer 50mg Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
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- 1. World Health Organization. The selection and use of essential medicines: report of the WHO Expert Committee on Selection and Use of Essential Medicines, 2019 (including the 21st WHO Model List of Essential Medicines and the 7th WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children). [Accessed 04 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:
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- MacDougall C. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Quinolones, and Agents for Urinary Tract Infections. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2018. p. 1017.
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Address: Orion Industrial Commercial Complex, Opposite Sector 6, Kalka, Shimla Highway, Parwanoo, Sector 6, Solan - 173220, Himachal Pradesh, India
Country of origin: India
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