Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Manflox OZS Oral Suspension
Manflox OZS Oral Suspension is given to children for the treatment of bacterial infections of the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract. This medicine is also given as an empirical antibiotic for infected diarrhea mixed with blood and serious infections like peritonitis.
Donate Manflox OZS Oral Suspension to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. Generally, this medicine is prescribed to be given two times a day, in the morning and evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double the dose if it is time for the next dose. Never change the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor since these depend upon the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight.
In some cases, this medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects, including nausea, vomiting, weight loss, metallic taste, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, and mild skin rash. These side effects are temporary and recede when your child gets used to the medicine. In case the side effects persist or start bothering your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
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. Manflox OZS Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Manflox OZS 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-
Ordinary side effects of Manflox OZS
Vomiting
Nausea
Weight loss
Abdominal pain
Headache
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Metallic taste
Urine discoloration
Warning & Precautions:
Kidney
CAUTION
Manflox OZS Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Manflox OZS Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Manflox OZS Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Manflox OZS Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. What should I tell the doctor before giving Manflox OZS Oral Suspension to my child?
You must tell the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, or genetic disorders involving blood vessels. This is because there is a possibility that Manflox OZS Oral Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
Q. Can Manflox OZS Oral Suspension be given along with cough and cold medicines?
No, do not give Manflox OZS Oral Suspension with cough and cold medicines. The reason being, one of the ingredients present in Manflox OZS Oral Suspension can interact with alcohol-containing medicines like cough syrups and can lead to disulfiram reaction, causing nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness, etc.
Q. What if I give an overdose of Manflox OZS Oral Suspension by mistake?
An extra dose of Manflox OZS Oral 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, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. Rush to your child’s doctor if you notice any of these symptoms.
Q. What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Manflox OZS Oral Suspension for the prescribed duration?
It could mean that Manflox OZS Oral Suspension is unable to kill the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that has a higher efficacy against the disease-causing bacteria. Remember, that sometimes, such antibiotics may have to be given by IV route (intravenous injection) in the hospital.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Manflox OZS Oral Suspension?
Manflox OZS Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Manflox OZS Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. How should Manflox OZS Oral Suspension be stored?
Store Manflox OZS Oral Suspension at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Children may accidentally consume medicines if they find them while playing around. So, make sure that all the medicines are kept away from their reach and sight.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Manflox OZS 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. My child has been passing red-brown urine ever since he started taking Manflox OZS Oral Suspension? Is it normal?
Manflox OZS Oral Suspension contains active ingredient metronidazole, which causes red-brown urine. It is not pathogenic but a side effect. It subsides once the medicine is stopped after the completion of the treatment.
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