Otrust-MS Oral Suspension
bottle of 60.0 ml Oral Suspension.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ofloxacin (50mg/5ml) + Metronidazole (120mg/5ml) + Simethicone (10mg/5ml) |
| Manufacturer: | Tuhi Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Otrust-MS Oral Suspension is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in children, including those of the teeth, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, and genital tract. Otrust-MS Oral Suspension is a combination of three active ingredients: ofloxacin, metronidazole, and simethicone. It is used to treat bacterial infections in children, including those 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.
Otrust-MS Oral Suspension is a combination of three active ingredients: ofloxacin, metronidazole, and simethicone. The antibiotic ingredients interfere with the genetic material of bacteria by impairing its DNA, killing the infection-causing bacteria and preventing its growth and stopping the infection. Simethicone binds with the gas bubbles produced as a result of the other two ingredients or as a result of some other problem, aiding in the removal of gases and providing relief in stomach pain and bloating.
What important medical conditions should I inform my child's doctor about before giving Otrust-MS Oral Suspension?
You must tell the doctor if your child has a history of heart disease, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (sensitivity to sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, or genetic disorders involving blood vessels. This is because Otrust-MS Oral Suspension may exacerbate these conditions and lead to complications.
Can I give Otrust-MS Oral Suspension with cough and cold medicines?
No, do not administer Otrust-MS Oral Suspension with cough and cold medicines. One of the ingredients in Otrust-MS Oral Suspension can interact with alcohol-containing medications like cough syrups, leading to a disulfiram reaction, causing nausea, vomiting, flushing, dizziness, etc.
What should I do if I accidentally give my child an overdose of Otrust-MS Oral Suspension?
An extra dose of Otrust-MS Oral Suspension is unlikely to cause harm. However, if you suspect your child has received too much medication, immediately consult with a doctor. Overdose may lead to unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. If any of these symptoms occur, seek medical attention.
My child is not showing improvement after taking Otrust-MS Oral Suspension for the prescribed duration; what should I do?
It could mean that Otrust-MS Oral Suspension is ineffective in killing the infection-causing bacteria. In such cases, visit your child's doctor who may prescribe another antibiotic with higher efficacy against the disease-causing bacteria. Sometimes, such antibiotics may need to be administered via an intravenous injection in a hospital.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Otrust-MS Oral Suspension?
Otrust-MS Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medications or substances. Inform your doctor about any other medications your child is taking before starting Otrust-MS Oral Suspension. Also, consult with your child's doctor before giving any medication to your child.
How should I store Otrust-MS Oral Suspension?
Store Otrust-MS 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 ensure all medications are kept out of their reach and sight.
Can my child get vaccinated while on treatment with Otrust-MS Oral Suspension?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with vaccine ingredients 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. Once your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
My child has been passing red-brown urine since starting Otrust-MS Oral Suspension; is this normal?
Otrust-MS Oral Suspension contains metronidazole, which causes red-brown urine. This is a side effect rather than a pathogenic condition, and it subsides once the medication is stopped after completing treatment.
Otrust-MS Oral Suspension is given to children for the treatment of bacterial infections. It is important to follow the dosage instructions provided by the doctor and to complete the full course of treatment.
- Diarrhea is a common side effect of this medicine. If it occurs, make sure your child drinks plenty of water.
- Your child may have an altered taste or furry tongue (coating of Otrust-MS Oral Suspension on tongue) after taking Otrust-MS Oral Suspension. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
- Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Otrust-MS Oral Suspension as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
- Never use this medicine for the common cold and flu as they are caused by viruses and Otrust-MS Oral Suspension treats only bacterial infections.
- Discontinue Otrust-MS Oral 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 Otrust-MS Oral Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
