Oftek 50mg/5ml Suspension

Quick info

Oftek 50mg/5ml Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children, including those affecting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. Oftek 50mg/5ml Suspension is an antibiotic medicine commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections. It is also part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen. The medicine is available in a suspension form and is effective against a variety of bacterial infections.

How it works

Oftek 50mg/5ml Suspension is an antibiotic that interferes with the genetic material of bacteria by implanting defects in its DNA. This prevents the bacteria from multiplying and spreading the infection.

Direction of use

Oftek 50mg/5ml Suspension should be given to your child as directed by the doctor. It is important to complete the entire course of antibiotics to ensure the infection is fully treated.

Tips

• Complete the entire course of antibiotics to ensure the infection is fully treated
• Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Oftek 50mg/5ml Suspension
• Encourage your child to drink plenty of water if diarrhea develops as a side effect
• Do not use Oftek 50mg/5ml Suspension for viral infections such as common cold and flu
• Discontinue the medicine and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing