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Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension


Your child’s medicine at a glance

Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that is effective against a wide range of bacterial and parasitic infections. In children, it is used to treat infections of the urinary and gastrointestinal tract.

Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics: Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension1 and Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension2.

Uses of Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension in children

Benefits of Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension is given to children for the treatment of bacterial infections. These infections may include genital tract infections, urinary tract infections, and gastrointestinal infections, including diarrhea, dysentery, peritonitis, and appendicitis.

This medicine helps clear up the infection by stopping the bacteria from multiplying and growing. In most cases, the infection starts showing improvement within 3 to 5 days of regular dosing. However, you must still finish the full course of the medicine. Stopping it abruptly may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.

In Treatment of Parasitic infections

Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension is also used to treat parasitic infections such as amoebic dysentery, amoebic liver abscess, trichomoniasis, and giardiasis. It works by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. As a result of this, your child’s infection is treated.

Side effects of Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension in children

Diarlop Plus 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 Diarlop Plus

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Metallic taste
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal cramp
  • Urine discoloration
  • Skin rash

How can I give Diarlop Plus 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. Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.

How Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension works

Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics: Nalidixic Acid and Metronidazole. Nalidixic Acid works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. Metronidazole kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Together, they treat your infection effectively.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is advised if this medicine is to be taken for a long time.
Liver
CAUTION
Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension to my child?

Do not panic. You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised otherwise. Remember not to double the dose to catch up with the missed one. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.

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Quick tips

  • If your child develops diarrhea as a side effect, encourage them to drink plenty of water.
  • Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension may cause an altered taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
  • Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid to your child within 2 hours of taking Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
  • Your child must complete the entire course of Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
  • Discontinue Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
  • Never save the medicine for future illnesses since its effectiveness in future infections cannot be guaranteed.

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FAQs

Q. My child is having a genetic deficiency of the G6PD enzyme. Is it safe to give Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension?

It is advised that you get your child’s G6PD deficiency evaluated before starting the course of treatment. Avoid giving Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension as deficiency of G6PD enzymes can lead to breaking of blood cells resulting in severe anemia.

Q. What if I give excess Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension by mistake?

An extra dose of Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension is unlikely to cause any harm. But, you must still be vigilant because overdose increases the risk of unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, blood cell abnormalities, and rapid and irregular heartbeat. Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms. If you think you have given too much Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.

Q. What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension for the prescribed duration?

Speak to your child’s doctor if your child does not show any improvement even after completing the dose. It could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing microorganism. Your child’s doctor may change Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension and prescribe some other antibiotic that is known to have a stronger impact on the infection-causing microorganism.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension?

Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension?

Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.

Q. What should I tell the doctor before giving Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension to my child?

Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Diarlop Plus Oral Suspension may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.

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References

  1. Metronidazole benzoate [EMC SmPC]. Leeds, UK: Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2020. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Nalidixic acid [FDA Label]. Bridgewater, NJ: Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC; 2008. [Accessed 22 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link

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Address: T-210 J, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi - 110 049, India
Country of origin: India

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