What's the uses of oflowal oz suspension containing ofloxacin and metronidazole suspension. Its been given to 2.5 years kid. Please reply.

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Dr. Prakash MedatwalPediatrician41yrs exp

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Please never use drugs without prescription and opinion of doctor. Leave discretion of using or not using in a particular situation to doctors. You may ask about potential harmful effects of a drug from your physician.

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Dr. Sandip GuptaPediatrician9yrs exp

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It mainly given for loose stool and gastroenteritis.

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Dr. Maruthi Prasad UpputuriPediatrician8yrs exp

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Irrational combination and unnecessary tteatment. Fluoroquinolones are to be avoided in kids till 13 yrs, unless life threatening infections amenable only to fqs are encountered.

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Dr. Giriraj SharmaPediatrician7yrs exp

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It's an antibiotic used for diarrhoea.

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Dr. Rajmohan ThangavelPediatrician13yrs exp

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Ofloxacin and metronidazole being given to treat amebic dysentry and other bacterial infection. If the stools are watery, not mixed with mucus or blood -no need to give.

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