Floxfin MS Syrup 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.

Floxfin MS Syrup is a combination of three antibiotics: Floxfin MS Syrup1, Floxfin MS Syrup2 and Floxfin MS Syrup3 which treat diarrhoea.

Uses of Floxfin MS Syrup

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Floxfin MS Syrup

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Floxfin MS Syrup 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 Floxfin MS Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Floxfin MS

Vomiting
Nausea
Weight loss
Abdominal pain
Headache
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Metallic taste
Urine discoloration

How to use Floxfin MS Syrup

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. Floxfin MS Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Floxfin MS Syrup works

Floxfin MS Syrup 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

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Floxfin MS Syrup may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Floxfin MS Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Floxfin MS Syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Floxfin MS Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Floxfin MS Syrup may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Floxfin MS Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Floxfin MS Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Floxfin MS Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Floxfin MS Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Floxfin MS Syrup?

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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Floxfin MS Syrup

₹45.0/Syrup

Dia-MZ Syrup

Orsis Pharmaceuticals

₹59/syrup

31% costlier

Genpure MS Syrup

Genostic Pharma Private Limited

₹69/syrup

53% costlier

Mintof OZ Syrup

₹60/syrup

33% costlier

Cnof MS Syrup

Kestrel Lifesciences

₹87/syrup

93% costlier

Ofron M Syrup

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

₹70/syrup

56% costlier

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Quick tips

Diarrhea is a common side effect of this medicine. If it occurs, make sure your child drinks plenty of water.
Your child may have an altered taste or furry tongue (coating of Floxfin MS Syrup on tongue) after taking Floxfin MS Syrup. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Floxfin MS Syrup as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
Never use this medicine for the common cold and flu as they are caused by viruses and Floxfin MS Syrup treats only bacterial infections.
Discontinue Floxfin MS Syrup and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
Only give Floxfin MS Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

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