Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml

Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml belongs to the class of medicines called ‘antidiarrheal’, used to treat diarrhoea that occurs due to infections. Diarrhoea is a condition in which bowel movements are too frequent, leading to loose and watery stools. In general, infection of the digestive tract is the common cause of diarrhoea. Different types of bacteria can cause infection.

Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml contains Ofloxacin, Ornidazole, and Racecadotril, which work by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping control diarrhoea. Together, Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml helps in treating bacterial infections.

You should take this medicine exactly as the doctor prescribed it. The common side effects of Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, dizziness, headaches, and photosensitivity (sensitivity to the sun). These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is recommended not to take Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not discontinue or stop the medication abruptly, as this can lead to antibiotic resistance —a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. It is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in elderly people.

Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml is used to treat Infectious diarrhea (both bacterial and protozoal ). The detailed uses of Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml are as follows:

• Acute Diarrhea:Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml is used to treat acute diarrhea caused by bacterial or protozoal infections.
• Amoebic Dysentery:Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml is used in treatment of intestinal infection due to protozoa leading to severe diarrhea.
• Traveler’s Diarrhea:Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml is used to treat infection contracted during travel from contaminated food or water.
• Gastroenteritis:Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml is used to treat inflammation of the stomach and intestines due to infections.

• It can be taken with food.
• Take Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml as prescribed by your doctor.
• Measure the required amount of this medicine into the measuring cup.
• Shake the container well before each use.

Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml is used to treat diarrhea caused by infection of the digestive tract. It can effectively control bowel movements, treat disease, and prevent the recurrence of symptoms. It is usually prescribed along with fluid and electrolyte therapy. It is also advised to take plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. It contains Ofloxacin, a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits DNA gyrase, which is required for the replication, transcription, and repair of bacterial DNA. Ornidazole inhibits protein synthesis, leading to cell death and ultimately killing the bacteria. Racecadotril works by decreasing the amount of salts and fluids secreted into the intestine, thereby making the stools less watery and helping control diarrhoea.

Before taking Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml, inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, low potassium levels, nervous or muscle problems, head injury or brain tumor, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or liver problems. Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml may increase muscle weakness, so it should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis. If your eyesight is impaired or you notice any vision changes, inform your doctor immediately. Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml may increase skin sensitivity to the sun; avoid sunlamps, tanning beds, and prolonged exposure to sunlight while using this medicine. If you notice tingling sensation or numbness in the hands and feet, pain, tenderness, or restricted movement of the tendons, stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately. If you have been taking antacids and zinc or iron tablets along with Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml, maintain a minimum gap of two hours between Glofti OR Paediatric Oral Suspension 60 ml and antacids or iron tablets.