Ojen 50 mg Suspension

Ojen 50 mg Suspension is an oral antibiotic made with ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone medicine used to treat certain bacterial infections. Each bottle of Ojen 50 mg Suspension contains 50 mg of ofloxacin in suspension form, which means the medicine is already dispersed in liquid for easier measuring and swallowing. It is used only for infections caused by susceptible bacteria, not for colds or flu. A doctor chooses this product when an oral liquid is a better fit than tablets or when a measured dose is needed.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy their DNA and multiply. In suspension form, Ojen 50 mg Suspension delivers the same antibiotic effect in an easier-to-measure liquid dose.

Ojen 50 mg Suspension is a lower-dose liquid form of ofloxacin, which can be helpful for people who need a carefully measured dose or have trouble swallowing solid medicines. Because it is a suspension, it must be shaken well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed; your doctor may choose this form for easier administration and dose adjustment compared with higher-strength tablets or capsules.

• Certain bacterial infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Other infections caused by susceptible bacteria

• Shake the Ojen 50 mg Suspension bottle very well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure the dose exactly as prescribed using a proper measuring device, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it at the times your doctor tells you, and try to space doses evenly through the day if more than once daily.
• You may take it with or without food, but if it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Drink plenty of fluids unless your clinician has told you to restrict fluids.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each bottle of Ojen 50 mg Suspension provides 50 mg of ofloxacin, so the amount given per dose is measured from this liquid form. How often it is taken and the maximum amount per day depend on the type and severity of the infection, plus the patient’s age and kidney function; your doctor determines the exact schedule. Do not use more than prescribed, even though this is a lower-strength suspension rather than a higher-strength tablet or capsule.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ofloxacin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach pain
• Taste changes

• Use only for bacterial infections confirmed or suspected by a clinician; it will not treat viral infections.
• Ojen 50 mg Suspension may be a better fit for people who need a liquid dose, but the 50 mg strength still needs careful prescribing and exact measurement.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as iron, calcium, magnesium, aluminum, zinc, or antacid products unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you how to separate them.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of tendon problems, seizures, kidney disease, heart rhythm problems, or myasthenia gravis.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or lightheadedness, so use caution with driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Limit alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness.
• Protect your skin from strong sunlight or tanning beds, since ofloxacin can make some people more sensitive to sunlight.

• Antacids or supplements containing aluminum, magnesium, calcium, iron, or zinc
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain antiarrhythmic medicines that affect heart rhythm
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which may increase nervous system side effects in some people

Store Ojen 50 mg Suspension at room temperature as directed on the label, keep the bottle tightly closed, and shake before each use.