Oltef 100 Suspension 60Ml

Oltef 100 Suspension 60 ml is used for the following conditions in children.

Uses of Oltef 100 Suspension 60 ml are:

• Pneumonia: Manages this lung infection.
• Typhoid Fever and Infectious Diarrhoea: Controls these bacterial infections.
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Addresses these bacterial infections.
• Eye, Ear, Bone and Joint Infections: Assists in managing these susceptible bacterial infections.
• Urinary Tract and Prostate Infections: Helps control these infections.
• Bronchitis: Manages this inflammation of the bronchial tubes.

Please follow these steps when giving Oltef 100 Suspension 60ml to your child:

• Shake the syrup bottle well before each use.
• Use the provided measuring cup or dropper to give your child the correct dose.
• This medicine can be given with or without food, but avoid giving it with dairy products.
• Keep the bottle tightly sealed after use.
• This medicine is sugar-based and needs caution for use if your child has diabetes. Consult your doctor before giving this medicine if this applies.
• Always consult your child's doctor for specific advice on how to administer this syrup.

Oltef 100 Suspension 60ml is given orally.

Oltef 100 Suspension 60ml contains ofloxacin (100 mg) acting as follows:

• Inhibiting Bacterial Enzymes: Ofloxacin works by blocking two crucial bacterial enzymes - DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. These enzymes are vital for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombination.
• Killing Bacteria: By inhibiting these enzymes, ofloxacin prevents bacterial DNA activities leading to cell death. This action makes it effective against most gram-negative bacteria, some gram-positive bacteria, and certain anaerobes.
• Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic: As a broad-spectrum antibiotic, it has activity against a wide range of bacteria making it useful in managing various types of bacterial infections.

• Store Oltef 100 Suspension 60ml in a cool, dry place, ideally at room temperature.
• Shield the syrup from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain its effectiveness.
• Always keep the medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
• Make sure to use the syrup before its expiry date.

• If your child has been prescribed Oltef 100 Suspension 60ml for urinary tract infections, encourage them to drink plenty of fluids, especially water. This helps flush bacteria out of the urinary system.
• In case of bacterial infections causing diarrhoea, offering your child a diet comprising light foods like rice, bananas, and toast can help manage symptoms. Consult with your doctor for more specific dietary advice.