Zenflox 50 mg/5 mL Suspension

Zenflox 50 mg/5 mL Suspension is an oral suspension containing ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Each 5 mL contains 50 mg of ofloxacin, and the bottle is supplied as a 50 mg/5 mL suspension for use when a liquid form is preferred. It is used to treat certain bacterial infections when a clinician decides ofloxacin is appropriate. Zenflox 50 mg/5 mL Suspension works only against bacteria, not viruses.

How it works: Ofloxacin blocks bacterial enzymes that bacteria need to copy and repair their DNA, which stops them from multiplying. In suspension form, Zenflox 50 mg/5 mL is simply the liquid way to deliver the same antibiotic effect when a measured oral dose is needed.

Zenflox 50 mg/5 mL Suspension is a liquid strength that can be easier to measure and swallow than tablets for people who need an oral antibiotic in suspension form. Because there are no other Zenflox strengths or forms listed here, this product represents the liquid presentation selected by the prescriber for the needed dose and patient-specific factors.

• Certain bacterial infections when prescribed by a doctor
• Infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Situations where an oral liquid antibiotic is preferred
• Treatment only when ofloxacin is considered appropriate by a clinician

• Shake Zenflox 50 mg/5 mL Suspension well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure the dose carefully with an oral syringe or marked dosing device; do not use a kitchen spoon.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes, and finish the full course even if you feel better.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or multivitamins unless your prescriber tells you how to separate doses.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Zenflox 50 mg/5 mL Suspension provides 50 mg of ofloxacin in every 5 mL, so the bottle must be measured carefully for the prescribed amount. The dosing frequency and the maximum amount per day depend on the infection, age, kidney function, and the prescriber’s plan; this product is not a one-size-fits-all dose. Your doctor decides the exact dose and how long you should take Zenflox 50 mg/5 mL Suspension.

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

Common side effects of Ofloxacin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach discomfort
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Unpleasant taste or mild throat irritation with liquid medicines

• Do not use Zenflox 50 mg/5 mL Suspension for viral infections like colds or flu.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of tendon problems, nerve problems, seizures, or kidney disease.
• This medicine can cause dizziness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your clinician if you have heart rhythm problems or take medicines that can affect the QT interval.
• Avoid taking it together with antacids, iron, zinc, calcium supplements, or multivitamins unless the timing is separated as directed.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens dizziness or stomach upset.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating a child, since fluoroquinolones require careful risk-benefit review.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Iron supplements and zinc supplements
• Calcium supplements and multivitamins containing minerals
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Medicines that can affect heart rhythm, including some antiarrhythmics

Store Zenflox 50 mg/5 mL Suspension as directed on the label, tightly closed, at room temperature away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.