O2 M Suspension

O2 Tablet is a combination medication primarily prescribed for treating diarrhoea and/or dysentery. It comprises antibacterial and antiamoebic drugs that fight against parasitic and bacterial infections. It is very effective in treating infectious conditions due to its dual-action.

This medication inhibits the production of certain enzymes in the DNA of a bacteria, which are necessary for the survival and growth of this bacterial infections. Therefore, this antibiotic drug fights against bacterial infections by killing the bacteria and inhibiting the process of bacterial cell division.

It is advisable to take this medication only under the strict guidelines of your doctor. Follow this prescription until the course is complete, even if the symptoms disappear. You should not skip a dose and avoid taking an extra tablet to make up for it.

It is possible for some people to experience a few common side effects after taking this medication. Some people are more likely to face harmful side effects if they also suffer from other conditions like brain disorders, seizures, heart conditions, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, tendonitis, bone disorders and problems of the joints.

It is advisable to inform your doctor about the above-mentioned conditions beforehand if he/she recommends you taking this medicine. It is advisable for pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding and children below 16 years, to avoid taking this antibiotic since it can lead to harmful consequences.

• Diarrhoea

• Infectious Diarrhea

• Dysentery

• Allergy

• Tendinitis Or Tendon Rupture

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Abdominal Pain

• White Patches In The Mouth Or On The Tongue

• Nausea

• Dryness In Mouth

• Metallic Taste

• Headache

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this liquid medication lasts for a duration of 12 to 20 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this liquid medication can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of administration of the dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This liquid medication should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on the fetus is not established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This liquid medication is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on an infant. You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, diaper rash is necessary.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is better not to consume alcohol while on medication as it can lead to some serious side effects.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is advisable that you avoid driving if you experience drowsiness, dizziness or fatigue while on medication. This can hamper your driving skills and affect your judgement as well.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  The medicine can affect the functioning of kidney if you are already suffering from kidney related diseases. Discussing about your medical history will help you avoid such situations.

• Does this affect liver function?

  It can affect the proper functioning of liver, especially if you consume alcohol too. The medicine can interact with alcohol and can affect the liver adversely.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as O2 M Suspension , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Oflomac M Forte Syrup

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Olife M Syrup

  Life Line Biotech Ltd

• Oflo M Suspension

  Leo Pharmaceuticals

• Oflaquin M Suspension

  Nodysis Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Oftum M Suspension

  Profic Organic Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This liquid medication belongs to the class fluoroquinolones. It works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme, which is essential for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This leads to expansion and destabilization of the bacterial DNA and causes cell death. Metronidazole belongs to the class anthelmintics. It enters into the organism and forms the free radical. A concentration gradient is created in the organism due to alteration in the molecule and promotes the influx of the molecule. Thus, the free radical and the altered molecule will interfere with the DNA synthesis and stops the growth of the organism.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Food

  The desired effect of Oflomac M Forte Syrup is not observed if consumed with dairy products. There should be at least 2 hours gap between taking Oflomac M Forte Syrup and dairy products.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from CNS disorder, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and chest discomfort should use some other safer alternative.

• Ques : What is O2 M Suspension?

  Ans : This liquid medication is an antibiotic drug that fights against bacterial infections. It is used in the treatment of infections that are caused by bacteria, such as chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and plague. Also, it contains Ofloxacin and Ornidazole as active ingredients. This liquid medication works by killing the infection-causing bacteria; inhibiting the growth of the microorganism.

• Ques : What are the uses of O2 M Suspension?

  Ans : This liquid medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like bacterial infections, protozoan infections, typhoid, and skin infections.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of O2 M Suspension?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this liquid medication. These include emesis, headache, diarrhea, photosensitivity, hallucination, sinus tachycardia, insomnia, and seizures.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal O2 M Suspension?

  Ans : O2 M Suspension should be kept between 20 to 25℃ away from humidity and heat.

• Ques : How long do I need to use O2 M Suspension before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This liquid medication takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to O2 M Suspension?

  Ans : Contraindication to O2 M. In addition, this liquid medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as fever, rash, joint pain, muscle pain, inflammation of lungs, forming kidney diseases, acute kidney failure, liver infection, etc.

• Ques : Is O2 M Suspension safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will O2 M Suspension be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this liquid medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, headache, inflammation of vagina, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, etc.

• Ques : Should O2 M Suspension be taken with a meal or without a meal?

  Ans : O2 M Suspension can be taken either way as its effectiveness does not depend on a meal.

• Ques : What is the duration of the effect of O2 M Suspension?

  Ans : The effect of O2 M Suspension lasts for approximately 24 hours.

• Ques : Does O2 M Suspension lead to photosensitivity?

  Ans : O2 M Suspension may cause photosensitivity in some patients, thus, it is advised to wear sunscreen and protective clothing.

• Ques : Is it safe to stop taking O2 M Suspension suddenly?

  Ans : It is advised to not stop taking O2 M Suspension suddenly as it may cause some unwanted reaction.