• Aflocin - R Oral Suspension is usually given to children to treat acute diarrhea caused due to bacterial infections
• It helps relieve the symptoms, severity, and duration of illness by killing the diarrhea-causing microorganism and reducing the loss of water and electrolytes
• Give Aflocin - R Oral Suspension to your child orally either before or after food in the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor
• Usually, it is prescribed two times a day, in the morning and at bedtime
• However, this dosing may vary depending upon your child’s symptoms, body weight, and age
• Never double the dose to catch for the missed dose
• However, you will have to repeat the dose if your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Aflocin - R Oral Suspension
• Refrain from repeating the dose if it is time for the next dose.
• Some of the minor and short-term side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, skin rash, and itching
• These episodes almost always subside on their own once the child’s body adapts to the medicine
• However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
• Your child’s doctor must be aware if your child has ever had any previous episode of allergy, bowel obstruction, electrolyte imbalance, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction
• This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Aflocin - R Oral Suspension

• In Treatment of Diarrhea Diarrhea refers to the passing of loose, watery stools three or more times a day due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract
• Aflocin - R Oral Suspension reduces the excessive secretion of water and electrolytes and helps replenish the lost fluids and salts
• It also helps treat loose stools and prevents abdominal distension or flatulence
• Your child needs to Take Aflocin - R Oral Suspension regularly to get the most out of it and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to stay hydrated
• Your child may start to feel better after getting treated for a few days to a week
• However, do not extend the course or stop the medicine by yourself without consulting your child’s doctor
• This may lead to the recurrence of symptoms.

Missed Doses

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

Frequestly asked Questions

What if I give too much Aflocin - R Oral Suspension by mistake?

Though an extra dose of Aflocin - R Oral Suspension is unlikely to harm, you must immediately speak to the doctor Overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, unconsciousness, and palpitations (irregularities of heartbeat). So, if you think you have given too much to your child, rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis.

My child has milk intolerance. Can I give Aflocin - R Oral Suspension to my child?

It is not advised to give Aflocin - R Oral Suspension to children who are intolerant to dairy products/milk as Aflocin - R Oral Suspension contains lactose.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Aflocin - R Oral Suspension?

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

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Aflocin - R 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.

My child is suffering from long-term (chronic) diarrhea. Can I give Aflocin - R Oral Suspension?

The use of Aflocin - R Oral Suspension in chronic diarrhea has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, it is best to consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Common and Known Side effects of Aflocin - R Oral Suspension

• Aflocin - R Oral Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Skin rash
• Itching