DIOF Suspension 60ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Metronidazole 10 mg+Ofloxacin 50 mg
Manufacturer
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT DIOF SUSPENSIONDIOF SUSPENSION is a combination of Metronidazole and Ofloxacin, which belong to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. DIOF SUSPENSION is used to manage different kinds of bacterial and parasitic infections (caused by different kinds of bacteria or parasites), diarrhea (loose, watery stools that occur more often than usual) and systemic infection (an infection that is in the bloodstream). DIOF SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems, kidney problems and heart disease. DIOF SUSPENSION is not recommended for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. The most common
Uses
OF DIOF SUSPENSION Manage bacterial and parasitic infections Manage diarrhea Manage systemic infection (an infection that is in the bloodstream)
How It Works
DIOF SUSPENSION helps to reduce infections caused by different bacteria or parasites, whereas Metronidazole works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in the cells of various bacteria and parasites, which gradually leads to cell death. Ofloxacin works by managing bacterial growth (DNA replication), which leads to cell death.
Directions for Use
Always use DIOF SUSPENSION as directed by your physician. Shake well before use. Do not stop using DIOF SUSPENSION without informing your doctor.
Side Effects
DIOF SUSPENSION are nausea, headache, sleeplessness, genital itching in women, dizziness, vaginal inflammation, diarrhoea and vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF DIOF SUSPENSION Manage bacterial and parasitic infections Manage diarrhea Manage systemic infection (an infection that is in the bloodstream) HOW DIOF SUSPENSION WORKSDIOF SUSPENSION helps to reduce infections caused by different bacteria or parasites, whereas Metronidazole works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in the cells of various bacteria and parasites, which gradually leads to cell death. Ofloxacin works by managing bacterial growth (DNA replication), which leads to cell death. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAlways use DIOF SUSPENSION as directed by your physician. Shake well before use. Do not stop using DIOF SUSPENSION without informing your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF DIOF SUSPENSIONCOMMON nausea headache sleeplessness genital itching in women dizziness vaginal inflammation diarrhoea vomiting RAREStop using DIOF SUSPENSION and contact your doctor immediately if you have: allergic reaction with symptoms such as swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue, itching, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing skin rashes with blistering, peeling or bleeding of the skin around the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals serious but very rare side effect is a brain disease (encephalopathy) blistering or bleeding of the skin around the eyes, mouth, lips, nose and genitals red, scaly widespread rash with bumps under the skin and blisters accompanied by fever steven johnson syndrome - severe blistering rash where layers of the skin may peel off
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDIOF SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before using it. BREASTFEEDINGDIOF SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel sleepy or dizzy or could affect your eyesight after using DIOF SUSPENSION. Consult your doctor before using it. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking DIOF SUSPENSION because it might cause unpleasant side effects such as nausea, vomiting, hot flushes, stomach pain, very fast or uneven heartbeat and headache. Consult your doctor before using it. KIDNEYDIOF SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems and patients undergoing kidney dialysis. Consult your doctor before using it. LIVERDIOF SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before using it. ALLERGYDo not take DIOF SUSPENSION if you are allergic to metronidazole, ofloxacin, other quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin or norfloxacin or any of the other ingredients in this medicine. Consult your doctor before using it. LUNGSDIOF SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients with a lung transplant. Consult your doctor before using it. HEART DISEASEDIOF SUSPENSION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease. Consult your doctor before using it. OTHERSBefore using DIOF SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you: have a disease of the nervous system are on hemodialysis have a history of joint problems or rheumatoid arthritis are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, seizures, stroke have decreased in blood minerals Use in Pediatrics: DIOF SUSPENSION should be used with caution in children. Consult your doctor before using it. Use in Geriatrics: DIOF SUSPENSION should be used with caution. Consult your doctor before using it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking DIOF SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines: warfarin (anticoagulants) lithium (used to manage mental illness) phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbitone (used to manage epilepsy) 5 fluorouracil, busulfan (used to manage cancer) ciclosporin (immunosuppressant) disulfiram Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally receive too much of DIOF SUSPENSION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Metronidazole, Ofloxacin Pharmacological Category : Nitroimidazole antibiotic, Quinolone antibiotic Therapeutic Indication : Bacterial and parasitic infections, diarrhea, systemic infection Dosage Forms : Tablet, Syrup, Suspension, Oral Suspension MORE INFORMATION Keep DIOF SUSPENSION out of reach from children Store at room temperature
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
17 Dec 2022