Olfaro-M Suspension by Astalabs is a combination oral suspension containing Ofloxacin, Metronidazole and Simethicone. The formulation combines antibacterial and antiprotozoal activity with an ingredient that helps relieve symptoms associated with excess intestinal gas.
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that works by interfering with bacterial enzymes required for bacterial DNA replication. Metronidazole has antibacterial and antiprotozoal activity and is effective against susceptible anaerobic bacteria and certain protozoal organisms. Simethicone acts locally in the gastrointestinal tract to help reduce the discomfort associated with excessive gas and bloating.
Olfaro-M Suspension may therefore be prescribed when a healthcare professional considers combined antibacterial/antiprotozoal treatment appropriate and gastrointestinal symptoms such as gas or bloating are also present.
The liquid suspension format allows convenient oral administration. The product should be used only under the direction of a qualified healthcare professional, particularly in children, as the appropriate dose depends on factors such as age, body weight, diagnosis and clinical condition.
Key Benefits
- Combines Ofloxacin and Metronidazole for antibacterial and antiprotozoal coverage against susceptible organisms.
- Helps manage certain bacterial gastrointestinal infections when prescribed appropriately.
- Metronidazole provides activity against susceptible anaerobic bacteria and protozoal organisms.
- Contains Simethicone to help relieve gas-related symptoms such as bloating and abdominal discomfort.
- Convenient oral suspension dosage form.
- Provides a combination approach when both infection management and symptomatic relief from intestinal gas are required.
Indications
Olfaro-M Suspension may be prescribed for susceptible infections and conditions such as:
- Certain bacterial gastrointestinal infections
- Certain anaerobic bacterial infections
- Certain protozoal intestinal infections
- Infectious diarrhea/dysentery when the causative organism is susceptible and treatment is medically indicated
- Gastrointestinal infections accompanied by gas, bloating or related discomfort
Important: Olfaro-M contains prescription antimicrobial medicines and should be taken only as prescribed. It should not be used routinely for uncomplicated diarrhea without medical assessment. It is also not intended to treat viral infections.
Composition
Each 5 ml of suspension contains:
- Ofloxacin — 50 mg
- Metronidazole — 120 mg
- Simethicone — 10 mg
