Marketed By :
Ombit Pharmaceuticals
Mrp : 72/-
SALT COMPOSITION
Ofloxacin (50mg) + Metronidazole (120mg) + Simethicone (10mg)
STORAGE
Store below 30°C
YOUR CHILD’S MEDICINE AT A GLANCE
Bitof-M 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.
Give Bitof-M 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.
USES OF Bitof-M ORAL SUSPENSION IN CHILDREN
BENEFITS OF Bitof-M ORAL SUSPENSION FOR YOUR CHILD
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Bitof-M Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections such as tooth abscess, gum infection, pneumonia, diarrhea, dysentery, peritonitis, burning sensation while passing urine, and certain genital tract infections. This medicine inhibits the growth of infection-causing bacteria by stopping it from multiplying. You may start seeing an improvement in the infection within 3 to 5 days of regular dosing. But, you must still finish the full course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly by yourself as that may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.
SIDE EFFECTS OF Bitof-M ORAL SUSPENSION IN CHILDREN
Bitof-M 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-
Common side effects of Bitof-M
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Weight loss
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Metallic taste
- Urine discoloration
HOW CAN I GIVE Bitof-M ORAL 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. Bitof-M Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW Bitof-M ORAL SUSPENSION WORKS
Bitof-M Oral Suspension is a combination of three active ingredients. While two of its ingredients, namely ofloxacin and metronidazole are antibiotics, simethicone is a gas-absorbing agent that improves gastric tolerability of the combination. The antibiotic ingredients interfere with the genetic material of bacteria by impairing its DNA. This kills the infection-causing bacteria, preventing its growth and stopping the infection. On the other hand, Simethicone binds with the gas bubbles produced as a result of the other two ingredients or as a result of some other problem. By doing so, it aids in the removal of gases and provides relief in stomach pain and bloating.
SAFETY ADVICE
Kidney
CAUTION
Bitof-MOral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bitof-M Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Bitof-M Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bitof-M Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF I FORGET TO GIVE Bitof-M ORAL 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. However, you should skip the dose if the next scheduled dose is near. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor and do not double the dose to catch up.