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Olvex M 50mg/120mg Oral Suspension Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Bacterial infection, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Intestinal infection

Medicinal Benefits:

Olvex M 50mg/120mg Oral Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics that include Ofloxacin and Metronidazole. Ofloxacin prevents the division of bacterial cells. It also inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells. Both these actions lead to the killing of the bacteria. Metronidazole kills parasites and bacteria that are responsible for causing infections. It works by damaging their DNA. Both are bactericidal in nature.

FAQs

It is not advised to take alcohol with Olvex M 50mg/120mg Oral Suspension. Taking alcohol while taking Olvex M 50mg/120mg Oral Suspension can cause serious side effects such as headaches, feeling or being sick, pain in the stomach, hot flushes, a fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, drowsiness, etc.

Olvex M 50mg/120mg Oral Suspension makes your skin sensitive to sunlight, known as photosensitivity. So, prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light should be avoided. In case of emergency, you should always wear sunscreen before going out.

If you miss a dose of Olvex M 50mg/120mg Oral Suspension, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

No. Olvex M 50mg/120mg Oral Suspension is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not against viral infections . You should not take Olvex M 50mg/120mg Oral Suspension without prior consulting your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Olvex M 50mg/120mg Oral Suspension, leading to antibiotic resistance.

Yes, intake of Olvex M 50mg/120mg Oral Suspension may cause dry mouth and you might be feeling thirsty frequently. Try to drink plenty of fluids (water with electrolytes) and probiotics. You may also have a dry lip for which you can use lip balm.

Avoid intake of Olvex M 50mg/120mg Oral Suspension if you have a history of problems with your liver, blood or nervous system (convulsions or fits), low white blood cell count (leukopenia).